Naomi - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Naomi \na(o)-mi\ is pronounced nay-OH-mee. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "pleasant". Biblical: an ancestress of Jesus and mother-in-law to Ruth, who after her sons died, said, "Do not call me Naomi, call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me". The name came into English-speaking use in the 18th century. Noémi (no-AY-mee) is the Spanish form. Actress Naomi Watts.

Naomi has 10 variant forms: Naoma, Naomia, Naomie, Nayomi, Navit, Neoma, Neomi, Noami, Noémi and Noémie.

Baby names that sound like Naomi are Naama, Naima and Nioma.

Naomi is a very popular female first name and an uncommon surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Naomi. Click here to compare Naomi with related baby names.