Nyomi

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Pronounced nee-OH-mee /niˈoʊ.mi/High

Meaning: A creative phonetic respelling of Naomi, from the Hebrew naomi meaning 'pleasantness', 'my delight', or 'my sweetness' — a beloved name from the Book of RuthHigh

In 30 seconds: Nyomi is a distinctive modern spelling of the biblical Hebrew name Naomi, meaning pleasantness or my delight. The NY- opening gives a familiar beloved name a fresh, stylish look.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningA creative phonetic respelling of Naomi, from the Hebrew naomi meaning 'pleasantness', 'my delight', or 'my sweetness' — a beloved name from the Book of Ruth

U.S. rank (2025)#825 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births330 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,252

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Nyomi is a modern American respelling of Naomi, the Hebrew name of the mother-in-law of Ruth in the Book of Ruth. The Hebrew Naomi derives from na'om, meaning 'pleasantness', 'sweetness', or 'my delight'. The Book of Ruth — set during the period of the Judges and celebrated for its themes of loyalty and devotion — gave Naomi enduring literary and spiritual significance.

Naomi has been used in English-speaking countries since the Protestant Reformation, when biblical names became fashionable. The Nyomi spelling is a 21st-century American innovation, part of the trend of adding Y vowels to create distinctive-looking versions of established names. Supermodel Naomi Campbell maintained high-profile visibility for the name across the 1990s and 2000s.

Did you know? In the Book of Ruth, Naomi — after suffering great loss — asked to be called Mara (bitterness) instead, saying 'Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me.' Her original name, meaning pleasantness, makes its recovery all the more poignant.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Naomi — Hebrew etymology; Nyomi is a respelling variantU.S. Social Security Administration — Nyomi as a distinct entry in name data

Variations

NaomiNaomieNayomi

Nicknames

NyNomi

Famous Bearers

★Naomi Campbell (1970–present)
British supermodel and businesswoman, one of the most successful models of her generation.

If you like Nyomi…

Naomi— the standard spelling of the same name

Nomi— a short form sharing the same Hebrew root

Noemi— the Spanish and Italian form of the same biblical name

Yara— shares the soft, three-syllable, Hebrew-adjacent feminine feel

Frequently Asked

What does the name Nyomi mean?

Nyomi is a respelling of Naomi and shares its Hebrew meaning of pleasantness or my delight.

How do you pronounce Nyomi?

It is said nee-OH-mee, with three syllables.

Is Nyomi the same as Naomi?

Nyomi is a modern phonetic respelling of Naomi; they carry the same meaning and origin but differ in spelling.

Is Nyomi a popular name?

Nyomi is less common than Naomi but appears on U.S. name charts, particularly in communities favoring distinctive spellings.