Holding steady.
Popularity of Naome since 1984
Babies named Naome per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Naome is a rare spelling variant of Naomi, a name with deep biblical roots. In the U.S., Naome was first recorded in 1984 and reached its peak popularity in 1999, though the name has never appeared in the top 1000 rankings. The trajectory has remained stable over the decades, with a slight concentration of usage in the 1990s. Unlike the more common spelling Naomi, Naome has not seen a resurgence in recent years. Despite its low frequency, the name carries the same pleasant meaning and biblical heritage as its traditional counterpart.
Naome is a variant spelling of Naomi, derived from the Hebrew name נָעֳמִי (Na'omi), meaning 'pleasantness' or 'sweetness'. In the Hebrew Bible, Naomi is the mother-in-law of Ruth, a central figure in the Book of Ruth. The spelling Naome appears to be a modern respelling, possibly influenced by phonetic pronunciation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Naomi, Mimi, Na
Sibling names for Naome
Names that share Naome's style, for a brother or sister.
