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Nahomi

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Pronounced nah-OHM-ee /nɑ.ˈoʊm.i/Medium

Meaning: Veggies, greenMedium

In 30 seconds: Nahomi is a modern American girl's name. The meaning attached to it is 'veggies, green', though its form echoes Naomi.
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Origin MediumAmerican, Spanish
MeaningVeggies, green
U.S. rank (2025)#1954 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births99 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,911

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419902025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nahomi is used as an American girl's name with the recorded meaning 'veggies, green'. In sound it sits very close to Naomi, and many parents treat it as a fresh spelling of that name. The variation Nahomy keeps the same sound with a different ending.

The 'h' in the middle gives Nahomi a softer, drawn-out feel than the more familiar Naomi. A real bearer is the footballer Nahomi Kawasumi (born 1985).

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Nahomi is 'veggies, green', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Nahomi — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Nahomy

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Nahomi Kawasumi (1985–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Nahomi…

Naomi— The familiar name Nahomi closely echoes in sound.
Nahomy— A listed spelling variation of Nahomi.
Noemi— A related form of the same Naomi-sounding name.
Naima— Shares the soft 'Na-' opening and flowing sound.
Nahla— Another 'Nah-' opening girl's name with a gentle feel.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nahomi mean?

Nahomi is usually explained as meaning 'veggies, green' and is most often linked with American tradition.

How do you pronounce Nahomi?

It's commonly said nah-OHM-ee /nɑ.ˈoʊm.i/.

Is Nahomi a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Nahomi is used as a girl name.

How popular is Nahomi?

In 2024, Nahomi ranked #1792 in the U.S. for girls, with 112 births recorded.

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