Noomi

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Pronounced NOO-mee /ˈnuː.mi/Medium

Meaning: A Swedish and wider Scandinavian form of Naomi, from the Hebrew Na'omi, 'pleasantness; sweetness' — the mother-in-law of Ruth in the Hebrew Bible. Best known through the Swedish actress Noomi Rapace.Medium

In 30 seconds: Noomi is the Scandinavian form of Naomi — Hebrew for 'pleasantness' (said 'NOO-mee').

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Origin MediumSwedish, Hebrew

MeaningA Swedish and wider Scandinavian form of Naomi, from the Hebrew Na'omi, 'pleasantness; sweetness' — the mother-in-law of Ruth in the Hebrew Bible. Best known through the Swedish actress Noomi Rapace.

U.S. rank (2024)#14760 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 45

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

Noomi is the Swedish and Scandinavian spelling of Naomi, from the Hebrew Na'omi, 'pleasantness; sweetness'. The biblical Naomi is Ruth's mother-in-law, and the loyalty between them anchors the Book of Ruth. The Swedish spelling carries a long, rounded first vowel, quite unlike the English Naomi. Cool, Nordic, and biblical at root (said 'NOO-mee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, well behind Naomi. Rare here, at home in Scandinavia.

Did you know? Noomi is how Naomi looks in Swedish — a spelling that took on a life of its own once Swedish audiences met it.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Noomi — Swedish/Scandinavian form of Naomi (Hebrew Na'omi)

Variations

NaomiNoemiNomi

Nicknames

NooMimi

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If you like Noomi…

Naomi— the standard English spelling

Noemi— a like Romance form

Nomi— a like trim short form

Carmi— the same biblical feel

Nayomi— shares the -mi ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Noomi mean?

Noomi is the Scandinavian form of Naomi, from the Hebrew Na'omi meaning 'pleasantness' or 'sweetness'.

How do you pronounce Noomi?

It's said NOO-mee /ˈnuː.mi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Noomi a boy or girl name?

Noomi is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Noomi?

Noomi is rare in the U.S. and better known in Sweden and Scandinavia.