Nayomie
A feminine name of Japanese origin, possibly meaning "beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 40 living Americans carry the first name Nayomie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nayomie today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nayomie births was 2011 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nayomie. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nayomie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
40
~ 1 in 8,568,858 Americans
Peak year
2011
8 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2017 SSA rank
#12,425
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Nayomie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nayomie from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 30 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nayomie 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 Nayomie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nayomie
The name Nayomie is believed to have its roots in the Japanese language, originating from the word "nayamu," which means "to suffer" or "to be troubled." It is a relatively modern name, first appearing in written records during the late 19th century.
The earliest recorded use of the name Nayomie can be traced back to a Japanese novel published in 1892, where it was given to a female character. This literary work is considered one of the earliest instances of the name's appearance in written form.
Throughout the 20th century, the name Nayomie gained some popularity in Japan, particularly among families with an appreciation for its unique sound and meaning. However, it remained a relatively uncommon name within the country.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Nayomie was a Japanese poet and novelist, Nayomie Fujiwara (1901-1976). Fujiwara's works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, reflecting the name's meaning of "suffering" or "being troubled."
Another historical figure with the name Nayomie was a Japanese artist and calligrapher, Nayomie Tanaka (1918-2003). Tanaka's intricate brush strokes and mastery of traditional Japanese calligraphy earned her widespread acclaim during her lifetime.
In the realm of Japanese cinema, Nayomie Miyazaki (1925-2018) was a renowned actress who graced the silver screen in the mid-20th century. Her performances in numerous classic Japanese films left an indelible mark on the country's cinematic history.
Beyond Japan, the name Nayomie also found its way into other cultures, albeit to a lesser extent. One notable individual was Nayomie Rahim (1932-2011), a Pakistani writer and activist who championed women's rights and education in her country.
Lastly, Nayomie Nguyen (1948-2022) was a Vietnamese-American author and educator whose works focused on the experiences of immigrants and the Vietnamese diaspora in the United States.
While the name Nayomie remains relatively uncommon globally, its unique etymology and ties to Japanese culture have made it a distinctive and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with a rich historical background.
People
Nayomie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nayomie 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
Nayomie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nayomie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 40 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nayomie 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 8,568,858 US residents.
Is Nayomie a common name?
We classify Nayomie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 40 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nayomie most popular?
The single biggest year for Nayomie was 2011, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nayomie is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nayomie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nayomie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nayomie 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.
Is Nayomie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nayomie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nayomie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Nayomie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.