Nomi is a Hebrew name meaning 'pleasantness.' It is short and soft, ending on an open vowel that gives it a gentle close. The meaning carries a warm, agreeable sense well suited to such a compact name.

Its two light syllables feel both simple and modern. The pleasantness behind it gives the name a quietly affectionate tone.

Did you know? Nomi comes from the Hebrew root naʿam, 'to be pleasant', and that sense of pleasantness is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

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Naomi— A Hebrew name from the same 'pleasantness' root that Nomi closely echoes.

Noa— A short Hebrew girl's name with a similar soft, vowel-ending sound.

Nava— A Hebrew name carrying a related sense of pleasantness and beauty.

Nayomi— shares Nomi's Hebrew roots

Niomi— shares the -mi ending

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What does the name Nomi mean?

Nomi is a Hebrew name meaning 'pleasantness', a short form of Naomi from the root naʿam ('to be pleasant').

How do you pronounce Nomi?

It's commonly said NOHM-ee /ˈnoʊm.i/.

Is Nomi a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Nomi is used as a girl name.

How popular is Nomi?

In 2024, Nomi ranked #2516 in the U.S. for girls, with 71 births recorded.