Niyomi
A feminine name of Japanese origin meaning "beautiful blessing".
Name Census estimates that about 107 living Americans carry the first name Niyomi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Niyomi today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Niyomi births was 2021 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Niyomi. 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.
People living today
107
~ 1 in 3,203,312 Americans
Peak year
2021
19 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,474
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Niyomi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Niyomi from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 75 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
Niyomi 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 Niyomi 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 Niyomi
Niyomi is a name that has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language originating from the Indian subcontinent. The name is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit words "niyama," meaning "self-control" or "restraint," and "mi," which can be translated as "to give" or "to bestow."
The earliest recorded use of the name Niyomi can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Upanishads and the Vedas, where it was often used to refer to individuals who embodied the virtues of discipline, self-restraint, and spiritual enlightenment. The name was particularly popular among the Brahmin community, who were the priestly class in ancient Indian society.
One of the earliest known mentions of the name Niyomi can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic dating back to the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this epic, Niyomi was the name of a sage who was renowned for his wisdom and spiritual teachings.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Niyomi. One of the most famous was Niyomi Tansen, a legendary Indian classical musician and court singer who lived during the 16th century and served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Tansen is credited with popularizing and refining the Drupad and Dhamar styles of Hindustani classical music.
Another historical figure with the name Niyomi was Niyomi Devi, a prominent Indian poet and author who lived during the 17th century. She was renowned for her poetic works, which were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and spiritual depth.
In the 19th century, Niyomi Bose was a prominent Indian philosopher and social reformer who advocated for women's education and the abolition of the caste system. She was a pioneering figure in the Bengal Renaissance movement and played a significant role in shaping the intellectual and cultural landscape of her time.
The name Niyomi has also been associated with various spiritual leaders and gurus throughout history. One such figure was Niyomi Anand, a revered Indian yogi and spiritual teacher who lived in the 20th century and was known for his teachings on yoga, meditation, and self-realization.
While the name Niyomi has its roots in ancient India, it has gained popularity across various cultures and regions over time, with individuals from different backgrounds adopting it for its unique and meaningful connotations.
People
Niyomi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Niyomi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Niyomi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Niyomi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 107 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Niyomi 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 3,203,312 US residents.
Is Niyomi a common name?
We classify Niyomi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 108 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Niyomi most popular?
The single biggest year for Niyomi was 2021, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Niyomi is about 6 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 Niyomi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Niyomi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Niyomi 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 Niyomi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Niyomi 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 Niyomi 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 have Niyomi as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Niyomi, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.