Nyomi
Nyomi is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pleasantness or delight.
Origin and history
Nyomi is a contemporary spelling variant of the biblical name Naomi. Rooted in Hebrew, it traditionally means 'pleasantness' or 'delight'. It has seen a steady rise in usage in the United States in recent years as a modern phonetically spelled alternative.
Popularity in the United States
4,254 babies in the United States have been named Nyomi since 1880. It ranks #2696 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #832.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.4 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- FL (8.7 %)
- NC (7.3 %)
- GA (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 23 |
| 1990-2000 | 132 |
| 2000-2010 | 633 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,604 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,862 |
Fun facts
- Nyomi adapts the traditional spelling of Naomi to better match its common three-syllable pronunciation in English.
- The name has gained significant momentum in the United States since 2020.