Neomia
A feminine name derived from Greek words meaning "new" and "home".
Name Census estimates that about 186 living Americans carry the first name Neomia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Neomia today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Neomia births was 1933 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Neomia. 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
- • The typical person named Neomia is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Neomias were born before 1957.
People living today
186
~ 1 in 1,842,765 Americans
Peak year
1933
33 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1971 SSA rank
#9,197
Tracked since 1903
Census
Neomia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 239 people with the first name Neomia, which placed it at #34,236 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#34,236
National first-name rank
People counted
239
239 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
59.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Neomia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Neomia is Black at 59.0%. The next largest groups are White (36.4%) and Two or More Races (3.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Neomia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Neomia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American59.0% · 141
- White36.4% · 87
- Two or more races3.3% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.3% · 3
Popularity
Neomia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Neomia from the 1900s through to the 1970s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 246 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Neomia 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 Neomia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Neomias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. South Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia recorded the most babies named Neomia, while North Carolina, Arkansas, Oklahoma recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Neomia
The name Neomia is an intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Though its exact derivation is unclear, many historians believe it to be rooted in ancient Greek language and culture, potentially dating back to the 5th century BCE or earlier. Some scholars have speculated that the name may be related to the Greek word "neos," meaning new or young, perhaps signifying a fresh beginning or a youthful spirit.
Throughout the annals of history, the name Neomia has made sporadic appearances, leaving tantalizing clues about its significance. One of the earliest recorded instances can be found in the writings of the renowned Greek philosopher Plato, who mentions a woman named Neomia in his dialogues. Unfortunately, details about this individual's life and contributions remain elusive.
In the realm of ancient literature, the name Neomia appears to have been associated with mythological figures and fictional characters. For instance, in the epic poetry of Homer's Odyssey, there is a fleeting reference to a character bearing this name, though her role is not extensively explored.
As the centuries passed, the name Neomia resurfaced in various historical records, often associated with individuals of note. One such figure was Neomia of Thessaly, a renowned poet and philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BCE. Her works, unfortunately, have been lost to time, but her reputation as a learned woman of her era has endured.
Moving forward to the Middle Ages, the name Neomia gained some prominence in certain European circles. In the 12th century, a noblewoman named Neomia de Montfort was recorded as a influential figure in the court of King Henry II of England. Her legacy, however, remains largely obscured by the passage of time.
In more recent history, the name Neomia has been carried by several notable individuals. One such figure was Neomia Marsh, an American botanist and naturalist who lived from 1834 to 1912. Her pioneering work in plant taxonomy and her extensive collection of botanical specimens earned her recognition in the scientific community of her time.
Another individual of note was Neomia Forrester, a British suffragette and activist who fought tirelessly for women's rights in the early 20th century. Born in 1881, she played a pivotal role in the struggle for female emancipation and was even arrested on multiple occasions for her participation in protests and civil disobedience.
While these are but a few examples of historical figures bearing the name Neomia, there are undoubtedly many more whose stories have been lost to the sands of time. The name, though rare, has persisted throughout the ages, carrying with it a sense of mystery and intrigue that continues to captivate those who encounter it.
People
Neomia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Neomia 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
Neomia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Neomia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 186 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Neomia 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 1,842,765 US residents.
Is Neomia a common name?
We classify Neomia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 904 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Neomia most popular?
The single biggest year for Neomia was 1933, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Neomia is about 79 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Neomia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 239 people with the name Neomia, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #34,236 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Neomia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Neomia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Neomia leans strongly female. 241 people counted with this name were female (96.4%), compared with 9 male bearers (3.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Neomia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Neomia is Black at 59.0%. The next largest groups are White (36.4%) and Two or More Races (3.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Neomia most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Neomia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 59.0% (141 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Neomia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Neomia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Neomia 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 Neomia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Neomia 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 Neomia 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.
How many people share the name Neomia?
Find out how many people share the name Neomia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.