Is Nyomi a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Nyomi is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Nyomi?

It’s currently ranked #625 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Nyomi?

nee-OH-mee · IPA: //niːˈoʊmi//

Nyomi Girl

Popularity: #625 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationnee-OH-mee / /niːˈoʊmi/

Hebrew; African

Meaning

Hebrew: 'my delight'; African: 'gift'

Historical & Cultural Background

Nyomi is a name that has roots in both Hebrew and African cultures. In Hebrew, it conveys a sense of joy and delight. The African origin often emphasizes the notion of a gift, reflecting cultural values around family and community. The name has gained popularity in various regions, particularly among those seeking unique and meaningful names for girls.

Trend Summary

Nyomi has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Variants

Naomi

International Variants

Naomi (Hebrew)
Noémi (French)
Noemi (Italian)

Famous people named Nyomi

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Fictional characters named Nyomi

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Sibling Suggestions

Maya Zara Leila Amina Sarai Talia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nyomi was first seen in the United States in 1982. Nyomi has ranked as high as #1038 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Nyomi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nyomi (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	27	10%
CA	25	9%
FL	22	8%
OH	22	8%
SC	21	7%
NC	20	7%
GA	20	7%
IL	19	7%
VA	15	5%
PA	15	5%
TN	14	5%
IN	10	4%
NY	9	3%
LA	9	3%
AL	8	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1982	7
1985	5
1986	5
1987	6
1991	7
1992	10
1993	7
1994	7
1995	13
1996	12
1997	20
1998	22
1999	34
2000	19
2001	37
2002	34
2003	58
2004	55
2005	68
2006	90
2007	76
2008	93
2009	103
2010	99
2011	104
2012	126
2013	136
2014	141
2015	187
2016	161
2017	196
2018	200
2019	254
2020	263
2021	292
2022	293
2023	344
2024	338