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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pleasantness, my delight
- Origin
- Hebrew (phonetic variant of Naomi)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ny-OH-mee
Nyomi (pronounced ny-OH-mee) is a phonetic variant of Naomi, carrying the same Hebrew meaning: 'pleasantness' or 'my delight.' You might come across the claim that Nyomi means 'blossom' or 'to be beautiful' — that's not accurate, since the name's roots trace to Naomi's established meaning, not a floral or beauty-related one. Nyomi has a free-spirited, boho, clean, modern, and outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel.
Meaning & Origin of Nyomi
Meaning: Pleasantness, my delight.
Origin: Hebrew (phonetic variant of Naomi).
A common claim: Nyomi means 'blossom' or 'to be beautiful' Actually: Nyomi is a variant spelling of Naomi, whose standard Hebrew etymology is 'pleasantness' or 'my delight,' not literally 'blossom' or 'beautiful.'
How to Pronounce Nyomi
ny-OH-meeIPA /naɪˈoʊmi/
Popularity of Nyomi
Nyomi peaked at #812 on the SSA list in 2023, given to 344 babies, then eased to #817 in 2024 with 338 babies. SSA has tracked the name since 1982.
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FAQ
What does the name Nyomi mean?
Pleasantness, my delight.
How do you pronounce Nyomi?
Nyomi is pronounced ny-OH-mee (IPA: /naɪˈoʊmi/).
Is Nyomi a popular name right now?
Nyomi is near its all-time peak (#812 in 2023), ranked #817 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1982–2024.)
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