The nameNoemi

Noemi is the Italian and Spanish form of Naomi, meaning "pleasant".

Meaning

Noemi comes from the Hebrew Naomi, "pleasant, delightful".

Origin

Hebrew.

History

In the Book of Ruth, Naomi is the devoted mother-in-law of Ruth. In the United States Noemi reached 543rd in 1999.

Famous people named Noemi

Popularity of the name Noemi

Noemi in the United States

583rdmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2023peak year (519 births)
22,735babies named Noemi in the United States since 1880
0260519 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Noemi was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 4,496 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Noemi. Its rise began around 1950, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Noemi in the United States were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 448 births a year on average, against 370 in the five years before.

Noemi in the United Kingdom

1001stmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2025peak year (37 births)
510babies named Noemi in the United Kingdom since 1997
01937 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Noemi was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 258 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Noemi. Half of all babies named Noemi in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 29 births a year.

Noemi in France

1497thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2002peak year (50 births)
1,690babies named Noemi in France since 1900
02550 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Noemi in Switzerland

64thmost popular girls' name in Switzerland in 2025
2000peak year (206 births)
3,953babies named Noemi in Switzerland since 2000
0103206 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Noemi in Austria

190thmost popular girls' name in Austria in 2025
2020peak year (38 births)
659babies named Noemi in Austria since 1984
01938 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Noemi

Names from the same generation as Noemi, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Noemi mean?

Noemi comes from the Hebrew Naomi, "pleasant, delightful".

What is the origin of the name Noemi?

Hebrew.

Is Noemi a girl's or a boy's name?

Noemi is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Noemi?

In 2024, Noemi was the 583rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 516 births.

What are the variants of the name Noemi?

Variants and related names of Noemi include Noemie.

What are good sibling names for Noemi?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Dalia, Marie, Miriam and Mariam for a sister, Sam, Aron, Rafael and Reuben for a brother.

Who are famous people named Noemi?

Noemi, Italian singer; Noemi Lenoir, model.