Naomii
A Hebrew feminine name meaning "pleasant" or "delightful".
Name Census estimates that about 154 living Americans carry the first name Naomii. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Naomii today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naomii births was 2022 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naomii. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
154
~ 1 in 2,225,678 Americans
Peak year
2022
18 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,264
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Naomii: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Naomii from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 84 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Naomii remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naomii by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Naomii during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Naomii
The name Naomii has its origins in the Hebrew language and is derived from the biblical name Naomi, which means "pleasant" or "beautiful". It is a variant spelling of the more common English form, Naomi.
In the Old Testament of the Bible, Naomi was the mother-in-law of Ruth, whose story is recounted in the Book of Ruth. The name gained popularity among Jews and later among Christians due to its biblical associations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Naomii dates back to the 16th century. In 1594, Naomii Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, and was the sister of the famous playwright William Shakespeare.
Another notable figure named Naomii was Naomii Novik, a Russian writer and author of the Temeraire series of fantasy novels. She was born in 1973 and has been recognized for her contributions to the fantasy genre.
In the world of music, Naomii Judd was an American country music singer and actress. She was born in 1946 and achieved considerable success as part of the mother-daughter duo, The Judds, alongside her daughter Wynonna.
Naomii Shemer was an Israeli poet and songwriter who was born in 1930 and passed away in 2004. She is renowned for her contributions to Israeli folk music and for composing popular songs that became part of the country's cultural heritage.
In the realm of sports, Naomii Osaka is a Japanese professional tennis player who was born in 1997. She has won several Grand Slam titles and has been ranked as the world's number one player in women's singles tennis.
These are just a few examples of prominent individuals throughout history who have borne the name Naomii, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and fields.
People
Naomii + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naomii as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Naomii: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naomii?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 154 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naomii going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,225,678 US residents.
Is Naomii a common name?
We classify Naomii as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 155 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naomii most popular?
The single biggest year for Naomii was 2022, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naomii is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Naomii in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Naomii a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naomii in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Naomii still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Naomii in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Naomii can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Naomii?
Find out how many people have the name Naomii on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.