Rising since 1987, #583 for girls today.
Popularity of Noemi since 1915
Babies named Noemi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 102 |
| 1930s | 224 |
| 1940s | 330 |
| 1950s | 951 |
| 1960s | 1,446 |
| 1970s | 2,120 |
| 1980s | 2,795 |
| 1990s | 4,086 |
| 2000s | 4,496 |
| 2010s | 3,860 |
| 2020s | 2,750 |
Meaning & origin
Noemi is a spelling variation of the classic biblical name Naomi, popularized in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking communities. While Naomi has seen steady usage in the United States for over a century, Noemi first appeared on U.S. records in 1915 and has followed a rising trajectory since 1987. It reached its peak rank of 583 in 2025, the most recent year of data, suggesting growing appeal. Geographically, Noemi is most common in Hawaii, Nevada, and California. Its sound aligns with other vowel-ending feminine names, offering a distinct yet familiar choice for parents seeking a name with biblical roots and cross-cultural resonance.
Noemi is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese spelling of Naomi, a biblical name of Hebrew origin (Na'omi) meaning 'my pleasantness' or 'my delight.' In the Old Testament, Naomi is the mother-in-law of Ruth, a key figure in the Book of Ruth. The variant Noemi arose through transliteration from the Latin Vulgate and has been used in Romance-language communities for centuries. It remains particularly popular in Italy and Latin America.
Where Noemi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Noemi” around the world
Where Noemi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Noe, Mimi
Sibling names for Noemi
Names that share Noemi's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Noemi
Names whose popularity has moved with Noemi's over the last 50 years.
