Name meaning & stats
Naomi
Naomi means “pleasantness” (Hebrew origin). 141,579 US babies since 1940, peak 2025. Notable Naomis are 1.2× over-represented as writers.
What it means
“pleasantness”
HebrewWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 2025
141,579 US babies were named Naomi between 1940 and 2025.
Where Naomis end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.0× | Medium · 24 people |
| Writer | 1.2× | Medium · 21 people |
| Singer | 1.1× | Medium · 13 people |
| Professor | 1.0× | Low · 9 people |
Among notable women who are writers, Naomis show up 1.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Spelling family
Naomi is the main spelling
- Naomi 95%
- Nahomi 1%
- Naomy 1%
- Naomie 1%
- Nahomy 1%
- Naomii <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2025)