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Nomi

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Pronounced NOHM-ee /ˈnoʊm.i/Medium

Meaning: pleasantnessLow

In 30 seconds: Nomi is a Hebrew name meaning 'pleasantness.'
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Origin MediumHebrew
Meaningpleasantness
U.S. rank (2025)#2883 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births59 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 616

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419542025

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

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.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Nomi — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Nomi — meaning/etymology

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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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Frequently Asked

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.

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