Nahomi
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "pleasant" or "sweet".
Name Census estimates that about 1,793 living Americans carry the first name Nahomi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nahomi today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nahomi births was 2024 (112 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nahomi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Nahomi is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 13 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.8K
~ 1 in 191,162 Americans
Peak year
2024
112 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,792
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Nahomi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nahomi from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 775 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Nahomi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nahomi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nahomi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nahomis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Nahomi, while Washington, North Carolina, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 77 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nahomi
The name Nahomi is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language, derived from the biblical name Naomi, which means "pleasant" or "delightful." The name Nahomi, with its slightly altered spelling, emerged as a variation that took on its own distinct identity.
Tracing its roots back to ancient times, the name Naomi appears in the Old Testament's Book of Ruth, where it refers to the mother-in-law of Ruth, a Moabite woman who embraced the Israelite faith. This biblical reference likely contributed to the name's enduring presence and appeal among various religious and cultural communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nahomi can be found in the historical records of medieval Spain, where a Jewish woman named Nahomi ben Ezra lived during the 11th century. Her name was documented in various legal documents and religious texts from that era, providing evidence of the name's usage in the Sephardic Jewish community.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Nahomi was Nahomi de Nobili, an Italian Jesuit missionary who traveled to India and played a significant role in the adaptation of Christian teachings to the local culture. His efforts to contextualize the faith for Indian audiences earned him recognition as a pioneering figure in the field of inculturation.
During the 18th century, Nahomi Gonzalez, a Cuban poet and writer, gained recognition for her literary contributions. Her poems and essays explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, reflecting the cultural richness of her Caribbean homeland.
In the 20th century, Nahomi Kawata, a Japanese artist renowned for her intricate woodblock prints, garnered international acclaim. Born in 1936, her artworks showcased the beauty and complexity of traditional Japanese motifs, earning her numerous awards and exhibitions throughout her illustrious career.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Nahomi throughout history, each contributing to the richness and diversity of this name's legacy across different cultures and eras.
People
Nahomi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nahomi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nahomi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nahomi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,793 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nahomi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 191,162 US residents.
Is Nahomi a common name?
We classify Nahomi as "Rare". It ranks above 93.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,812 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nahomi most popular?
The single biggest year for Nahomi was 2024, when 112 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nahomi is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nahomi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nahomi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.