Neomi

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Pronounced nee-OH-mee /niˈoʊ.mi/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Naomi — from Hebrew Noami, 'pleasantness, my delight, sweetness'Medium

In 30 seconds: Pleasantness; my delight: Neomi spells Naomi — 'pleasantness'. Soft, classic, and warm (said 'nee-OH-mee').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningSpelling of Naomi — from Hebrew Noami, 'pleasantness, my delight, sweetness'

U.S. rank (2024)#5542 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,832

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

Neomi is a spelling of Naomi — from Hebrew Noami, 'pleasantness, my delight, sweetness'. The wise, devoted Naomi of the Book of Ruth, Ruth's mother-in-law. A soft, classic, beloved name; the Neo- styling personalizes it (said 'nee-OH-mee').

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, pleasantness at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Naomi means 'pleasantness, my delight, sweetness' in Hebrew (the devoted mother-in-law of Ruth in the Bible) — Neomi is a Neo- spelling, soft and classic (said 'nee-OH-mee').

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Naomi — root etymology

Variations

NaomiNoemiNaomy

Nicknames

Mimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neomi mean?

Neomi spells Naomi — Hebrew 'pleasantness, my delight'.

How do you pronounce Neomi?

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

Is Neomi a boy or girl name?

Neomi is a girl's name.

How popular is Neomi?

Neomi is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Naomi is more common.