Declining since 2019.
Popularity of Noni since 1946
Babies named Noni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 52 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 164 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 86 |
| 2000s | 94 |
| 2010s | 114 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Noni is a rare and short name that has seen only sporadic use since it first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1946. It reached its peak popularity in 1975, but even then the number of babies given the name was very small. Since 2019, its usage has been falling, and it has never entered the top 1000 names in any year. The name's exact origins are unclear, but it likely emerged as a nickname or a modern invention. Its simplicity and sweet sound make it an unconventional choice that stands out without being unfamiliar.
Noni is a short, melodic name with multiple possible origins. It may have developed as a diminutive of longer names such as Nora, Eleanor, or Anna in English-speaking countries. Alternatively, it could be borrowed from Hawaiian, where 'noni' refers to a small tree (Morinda citrifolia) valued for its medicinal fruit, though its use as a given name in Hawaii is not well documented. The name saw modest mid-20th century use, particularly in the 1970s, but remains rare. Its simplicity and vowel ending fit a pattern of modern nickname-style names.
Sibling names for Noni
Names that share Noni's style, for a brother or sister.
