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How to Pronounce Naomia

Pronounced nay-OH-mee-uh /neɪˈoʊmiə/Medium

Meaning: Naomia is an extended form of Naomi, the biblical name from Hebrew 'no'omi', 'pleasantness' or 'my delight' (Naomi is the mother-in-law of Ruth in the Book of Ruth). The added -a keeps the meaning of the parent name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Naomia is a softened, drawn-out form of the biblical Naomi, Hebrew for 'pleasantness'. It was a rare American girls' name in the early 1900s (said 'nay-OH-mee-uh').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningNaomia is an extended form of Naomi, the biblical name from Hebrew 'no'omi', 'pleasantness' or 'my delight' (Naomi is the mother-in-law of Ruth in the Book of Ruth). The added -a keeps the meaning of the parent name.

U.S. rank (1980)#9938 ↘ Falling

1980 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1927

Total births (all-time)≈ 876

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Naomia is a gently elaborated version of Naomi, the Hebrew name meaning 'pleasantness' or 'my delight'. Naomi is a central figure in the Book of Ruth, and the extra -a ending in this variant simply lengthens the familiar name without changing its warm biblical meaning.

In the American record Naomia is a scattered rarity, most visible in the early twentieth century and only ever a few dozen girls a year. It reads as a vintage, scripture-rooted variant; Naomi itself has stayed steadily loved and lately fashionable, while Naomia remains an old-record curiosity.

Did you know? The parent name Naomi belongs to the Book of Ruth, where — grief-stricken — she asks to be called 'Mara', 'bitter', instead, a poignant play on her own 'pleasant' name.

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name — Naomi — Hebrew no'omi 'pleasantness'; Naomia an elaboration

Variations

NaomaNeomiaNaomie

Nicknames

OmieMiaNao

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Naomi— the biblical parent name Naomia extends

Noemi— the Spanish/Italian form of the same Hebrew name

Naoma— a sister vintage variant of Naomi

Nyomi— a modern respelling sharing the Naomi sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naomia mean?

Naomia is an elaborated form of Naomi, from Hebrew no'omi, 'pleasantness' or 'my delight'.

How do you pronounce Naomia?

It's said nay-OH-mee-uh /neɪˈoʊmiə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Naomia a boy or girl name?

Naomia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Naomia?

Naomia has always been very rare in the U.S.; the parent name Naomi is far more common.