Nyomi

At a Glance: Name: Nyomi – Meaning: pleasantness, my delight – Origin: Hebrew (phonetic variant of Naomi) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ny-OH-mee

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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

Phonetic: ny-OH-mee   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1982–2024.

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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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