Noemi
A Hebrew feminine name derived from the biblical character Naomi, meaning "pleasant".
Name Census estimates that about 21,108 living Americans carry the first name Noemi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Noemi today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Noemi births was 2023 (519 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Noemi. 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
- • Although Noemi is used almost entirely for girls, the SSA data does show 69 boys registered with the name since 1880.
People living today
21K
~ 1 in 16,238 Americans
Peak year
2023
519 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1995 SSA rank
#585
Tracked since 1915
Gender
Gender distribution for Noemi
Out of the 22,735 babies given the name Noemi since 1880, 99.7% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Noemi as a male name
- Ranked #9,877 in 1995
- 5 male births in 1995
- Peak: 1989 (11 births)
Noemi as a female name
- Ranked #585 in 2024
- 516 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (519 births)
Popularity
Noemi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Noemi from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 4,496 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Noemi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Noemi 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 Noemi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Noemis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 38 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Noemi, while South Carolina, Rhode Island, Nebraska recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 529 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Noemi
The name Noemi is derived from the Hebrew name "Naomi," which means "pleasant" or "delightful." It has its origins in the Old Testament of the Bible, where Naomi was the mother-in-law of Ruth, a central figure in the Book of Ruth. The name is believed to have been popularized during the 6th century BCE, when the Book of Ruth was written.
In the Bible, Naomi's story is one of tragedy, resilience, and redemption. After losing her husband and two sons, she returns to Bethlehem with her Moabite daughter-in-law, Ruth. Through Ruth's loyalty and determination, Naomi's life is restored, and she becomes a symbol of hope and renewal.
The name Noemi has been used throughout history in various cultures and languages. In ancient Greece, it was spelled as "Noēmē," which means "intelligence" or "understanding." In Latin, it became "Noemia," and in Italian, it is often spelled as "Noemi."
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name comes from the 1st century CE, when a Roman woman named Noemia was mentioned in an inscription found in Pompeii. During the Middle Ages, the name was popular among Christians, particularly in Italy and Spain, where it was associated with the biblical Naomi.
Some notable historical figures with the name Noemi include:
1. Noemi Simonetti di Latina (c. 1300 - c. 1367), an Italian nun and mystic who founded the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Monte Calvario.
2. Noemi Marescalchi (1550 - 1624), an Italian poet and writer from Bologna, known for her work "Rime e Prose" (Rhymes and Prose).
3. Noemi Bassani (1901 - 1965), an Italian writer and translator who was part of the Neorealist literary movement in Italy.
4. Noemi Kumalae (1944 - present), a Samoan writer and academic, known for her contributions to Pacific literature and cultural studies.
5. Noemi Ban (1976 - present), a Hungarian singer and songwriter who has released several albums and won numerous awards in her home country.
The name Noemi has endured through the centuries, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries, and continues to be popular in various parts of the world today, carrying with it the biblical connotations of grace, perseverance, and resilience.
People
Noemi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Noemi 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
Noemi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Noemi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21,108 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Noemi 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 16,238 US residents.
Is Noemi a common name?
We classify Noemi as "Uncommon". It ranks above 98.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22,735 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Noemi most popular?
The single biggest year for Noemi was 2023, when 519 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Noemi is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Noemi a female name?
Yes, 99.7% of people registered as Noemi 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.