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Niyomi
How to Pronounce Niyomi
Pronounced nee-OH-mee /niˈoʊ.mi/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Naomi — from Hebrew No'omi, 'pleasantness; my delight; my sweetness'; also echoes the Japanese Naomi; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Niyomi is a spelling of Naomi — from Hebrew No'omi, 'pleasantness; my delight; my sweetness'; it also echoes the Japanese Naomi (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'nee-OH-mee'; nickname Mi).
In the U.S. it appears as a spelling. Rare in this form, pleasantness-and-my-delight at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Niyomi mean?
Niyomi spells Naomi — Hebrew 'pleasantness; my delight'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Niyomi?
It's said nee-OH-mee /niˈoʊ.mi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Niyomi a boy or girl name?
Niyomi is a girl's name.
How popular is Niyomi?
Niyomi is a very rare spelling in the U.S.