The nameNoémy

Noémy is a form of Noémie (Naomi), mostly given in France in the 2000s.

Meaning

Like Naomi, it comes from the Hebrew for "my delight".

Origin

Hebrew. Naomi is Ruth's mother-in-law in the Bible.

History

First found in 1980, Noémy peaked in the late 2000s. It has become rare.

Popularity of the name Noémy

Noémy in France

1876thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2008peak year (85 births)
1,560babies named Noémy in France since 1900
04385 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Noémy was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 660 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Noémy. Its rise began around 1986, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Noémy in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 16 births a year on average, against 33 in the five years before.

Noémy in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Noémy mean?

Like Naomi, it comes from the Hebrew for "my delight".

What is the origin of the name Noémy?

Hebrew. Naomi is Ruth's mother-in-law in the Bible.

Is Noémy a girl's or a boy's name?

Noémy is a girl's name.