Nayomi
A feminine name of Japanese origin meaning "beautiful jasmine".
Name Census estimates that about 1,329 living Americans carry the first name Nayomi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nayomi today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nayomi births was 2022 (78 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nayomi. 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
- • Nayomi 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
1.3K
~ 1 in 257,904 Americans
Peak year
2022
78 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,997
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Nayomi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nayomi from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 645 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Nayomi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nayomi 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 Nayomi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nayomis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Nayomi, while Washington, Arizona, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 45 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nayomi
The name Nayomi is derived from the Japanese language and culture. It is a feminine name that originated in Japan, likely during the Edo period (1603-1868) or earlier. The name Nayomi is thought to be a combination of the Japanese words "nayo" meaning "gentle" or "graceful," and "mi" meaning "beautiful."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Nayomi can be found in the Kojiki, an ancient chronicle of Japanese history and mythology compiled in the 8th century AD. In this text, the name Nayomi appears as a minor character, though the exact context and details are unclear.
Throughout Japanese history, there are a few notable individuals who bore the name Nayomi. One such person was Nayomi Murasaki (1276-1342), a renowned Japanese poet and calligrapher during the Kamakura period. Her works were highly acclaimed and influential in her time.
Another historical figure with the name Nayomi was Nayomi Takara (1501-1579), a samurai warrior and strategist who served under the famous daimyo (feudal lord) Oda Nobunaga during the Sengoku period. Nayomi Takara was known for her exceptional skills in battle tactics and leadership.
In the realm of Japanese literature, there was Nayomi Akiko (1878-1942), a prominent novelist and feminist writer of the Meiji and Taishō eras. Her novels often explored themes of women's rights and social issues, making her an influential figure in Japanese literature and the women's movement.
One of the most famous individuals with the name Nayomi was Nayomi Hiroko (1925-2012), a celebrated Japanese actress and singer. She had a long and illustrious career spanning over six decades, appearing in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions. Nayomi Hiroko was also known for her philanthropic work and advocacy for various social causes.
While the name Nayomi has deep roots in Japanese culture and history, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among those of Japanese descent or with an appreciation for Japanese names and their meanings.
People
Nayomi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nayomi 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
Nayomi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nayomi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,329 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nayomi 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 257,904 US residents.
Is Nayomi a common name?
We classify Nayomi as "Rare". It ranks above 91.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,343 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nayomi most popular?
The single biggest year for Nayomi was 2022, when 78 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nayomi is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nayomi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nayomi 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.