Naomy
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "pleasant, lovely, gracious".
Name Census estimates that about 1,794 living Americans carry the first name Naomy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Naomy today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naomy births was 2008 (126 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naomy. 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
- • Naomy is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 17 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.8K
~ 1 in 191,056 Americans
Peak year
2008
126 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,164
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Naomy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Naomy from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 715 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naomy 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 Naomy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Naomys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Naomy, while Washington, Nevada, Massachusetts recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 69 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Naomy
The name Naomy is derived from the Hebrew name Na'omí, which means "pleasant" or "beautiful." It is a feminine form of the Hebrew word na'im, meaning "pleasantness" or "beauty." The name has its roots in the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Book of Ruth.
In the biblical narrative, Naomi was the mother-in-law of Ruth, a Moabite woman who embraced the Israelite faith. The name Naomi is first mentioned in the Book of Ruth, where it is spelled as Na'omí in Hebrew. The story of Naomi and Ruth is a significant part of Jewish and Christian traditions, and the name has been popular among these faiths for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Naomy can be found in the Dead Sea Scrolls, which date back to the third century BCE. The name was also mentioned in various ancient Jewish texts, including the Talmud, which is a central text of Rabbinic Judaism.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Naomy. One of the most famous is Naomi Shemer (1930-2004), an Israeli songwriter and poet who composed some of Israel's most beloved and iconic songs, including "Yerushalayim Shel Zahav" (Jerusalem of Gold).
Another prominent figure was Naomi Mitchison (1897-1999), a Scottish novelist and political activist who was active in the women's suffrage movement and the Scottish Renaissance literary movement. She was also a co-founder of the Scottish National Party.
In the field of literature, Naomi Royde-Smith (1875-1964) was an English novelist and playwright known for her satirical works and her exploration of feminist themes. Her novel "The Torrent" was notable for its frank portrayal of female sexuality.
In the world of science, Naomi Mitchison (1897-1999) was a Scottish writer and scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics and was a pioneer in the study of animal behaviour.
Another notable figure was Naomi Shihab Nye (born 1952), a Palestinian-American poet, novelist, and children's book author. She has received numerous awards for her work, which often explores themes of cultural identity, displacement, and cross-cultural understanding.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Naomy, a name with deep roots in ancient Hebrew culture and a rich history spanning centuries.
People
Naomy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naomy 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
Naomy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naomy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,794 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naomy 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 191,056 US residents.
Is Naomy a common name?
We classify Naomy 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, 1,819 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naomy most popular?
The single biggest year for Naomy was 2008, when 126 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naomy is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Naomy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naomy 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.