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Noemi
Pronounced noh-EH-mee /noʊˈɛ.mi/High
Meaning: Italian, Spanish, and French form of Naomi, from Hebrew Na'omi meaning 'pleasantness' or 'my delight,' composed of na'am (pleasant) and the first-person possessive suffixHigh
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
Noemi is the Italian, Spanish, and Old French form of the Hebrew Na'omi, a name composed of the root na'am ('pleasant') and the first-person possessive — meaning roughly 'my pleasantness' or 'my delight.' In the Book of Ruth, Naomi is the mother-in-law of Ruth, a figure of resilience and wisdom.
Noemi has been used throughout Catholic Europe for centuries, particularly in Italy, Spain, and France, where it became the standard vernacular form of the biblical name. In the United States, Noemi has gained visibility as Latin American families prefer this form over the anglicised Naomi, and it currently ranks in the U.S. top 1000.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Noemi (1982-)Italian pop singer (born Veronica Scopelliti)
- ★Noemi Gonzalez (1988-)American actress known for The Young and the Restless
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Noemi mean?
Noemi is the Romance-language form of Naomi, from Hebrew Na'omi meaning 'pleasantness' or 'my delight.'
How do you pronounce Noemi?
It is said noh-EH-mee — three syllables with stress on the second.
Is Noemi a boy or girl name?
Noemi is exclusively a girls' name.
How popular is Noemi?
Noemi ranks in the U.S. top 300 girls' names, particularly popular within Hispanic and Italian American communities.