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Noni

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Pronounced NOH-nee /ˈnoʊ.ni/High

Meaning: Variously the Shona/Zulu Noni, 'a gift of God; a jewel', and a modern pet name; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A gift of God; a pet name: Noni is African. Sweet, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowAfrican, Shona

MeaningVariously the Shona/Zulu Noni, 'a gift of God; a jewel', and a modern pet name; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8786 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1975

Total births (all-time)≈ 675

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

Noni comes variously from the Shona/Zulu Noni, 'a gift of God; a jewel', and a modern pet name (routes uncertain, which we note). A sweet, modern name (said 'NOH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears in African and African-American families. Rare, a-gift-of-God at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Noni is variously the Shona/Zulu Noni, 'a gift of God; a jewel', and a modern pet name — a sweet, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'NOH-nee').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Noni — routes uncertain

Variations

NonieNonyNonhle

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Noni mean?

Noni is variously Shona/Zulu 'a gift of God; a jewel' and a modern pet name; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Noni?

It's said NOH-nee /ˈnoʊ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Noni a boy or girl name?

Noni is a girl's name.

How popular is Noni?

Noni is a very rare name in the U.S.