How to pronounce naomi

Nye-omi is a valid pronunciation. I’m a Naomi and I pronounce my name nay-oh-mee, and so has ever other Naomi I’ve met. Speaking from experience, regardless of which pronunciation you choose, people are going to use the wrong one often.

Naomi also means “pleasant one,” “above all,” and “beauty.” Interestingly, Naomi has separate Japanese origins as a unisex name meaning “straight and beautiful.” Origin: Hebrew.

This biblical name has long been a favorite in Jewish families—and was loved by 17th-century Puritans too—but is more popular than ever, moving toward the top 100 girls’ names since 1989.

The only Naomi I know personally goes by Nomi. I get called Nay, Nim, Noms, and Nomes. I knew a Naomi who went by Nomi or Nomes. Baby due in May, and Naomi is our top contender for a girl name.

Rare Girl Names

Calliope: 406 babies born in 2019 share a name with the greek muse associated with music, poetry, and Disney’s Hercules. Clementine: 420 babies born in 2019 were named for the orange fruit. Just 17 were given the name Apple. Coraline: Unfortunately, “Wybie” isn’t on the SSA’s list at all.

Four months after officially becoming a mum, Gigi Hadid has finally revealed the name of her baby girl: Khai. The news came on January 21 when Hadid spruced up her Instagram bio with an important new title, quietly adding “khai’s mom” to her social media overnight.