Rising since 2016, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Niyomi since 2013
Babies named Niyomi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 90 |
Meaning & origin
Niyomi entered U.S. naming records in 2013, a relatively recent debut compared to many traditional names. By 2025, it ranked 7,133 with a rarity of 1 in 107,151 births, indicating a niche but growing choice. The name reached its peak popularity in 2021, and its trajectory shows a consistent rise since 2016, suggesting it is resonating with parents seeking modern, melodic names. While it has not yet registered in any top states, Niyomi's phonetic resemblance to Naomi and other styled variants like Niyonna places it within a trend of creatively spelled vowel-rich names. This modern coinage lacks deep historical roots, but its rising trajectory reflects contemporary naming preferences for distinctive yet familiar-sounding names.
Niyomi first appeared in U.S. records in 2013, likely as a creative respelling of Naomi, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'pleasantness.' The 'y' substitution follows a trend of stylized spelling variations in English-speaking countries. Since 2016, its usage has been rising steadily, reflecting the appeal of modern, phonetically distinctive names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Niyo, Yomi, Nia
Sibling names for Niyomi
Names that share Niyomi's style, for a brother or sister.
