Neoma

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Pronounced nee-OH-mah /niˈoʊ.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek neomenia, 'the new moon' (neos, 'new', + mene, 'moon'); also read as a form of Naomi ('pleasantness', Hebrew); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The new moon: Neoma is Greek. Lyrical, retro, and warm (said 'nee-OH-mah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek neomenia, 'the new moon' (neos, 'new', + mene, 'moon'); also read as a form of Naomi ('pleasantness', Hebrew); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8784 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1924

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,231

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

Neoma comes from the Greek neomenia, 'the new moon' (neos, 'new', + mene, 'moon'); also read as a form of Naomi ('pleasantness', Hebrew; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, retro name (said 'nee-OH-mah').

In the U.S. it peaked early-century and is now retro. The-new-moon at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Neoma comes from the Greek neomenia, 'the new moon' (neos, 'new', + mene, 'moon') — a lyrical, retro name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'nee-OH-mah').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Neoma — routes layered

Variations

NeomiNaomaNeomah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neoma mean?

Neoma is Greek for 'the new moon' (neos + mene); also read as a form of Naomi; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Neoma?

It's said nee-OH-mah /niˈoʊ.mɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Neoma a boy or girl name?

Neoma is a girl's name.

How popular is Neoma?

Neoma is a rare name today, retro.