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Alternatives to Naomi

  1. Kiyomi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "sacred and beautiful; clean and beautiful"

    • Description:

      Kiyomi is a Japanese name that means 'sacred and beautiful' or 'clean and beautiful.' It refers to a variety of citrus fruit and is gaining popularity for baby girls in the U.S., with just under 200 girls receiving the name in 2022. Kiyomi combines a meaningful and elegant definition with a unique cultural reference, making it a distinctive choice for parents.
  2. Kamali

    • Origin:

      African, Mashona

    • Meaning:

      "spirit guide, protector"

    • Description:

      Spirit that protects babies from illness...and surname of designer Naomi.
  3. Athalia

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "the Lord is exalted"

    • Description:

      Athalia was an Old Testament daughter of Jezebel and a king's powerful wife with a gory history. You don't wanna know -- and you probably don't wanna name your kid after her either. Pretty name, though, and one that's in step with the current fashions for A beginnings and endings as well as for distinctive names with deep roots. Atalia is a simplified spelling..
  4. Nahomi

    • Origin:

      Japanese, variation of Naomi

    • Meaning:

      "straight and beautiful"

    • Description:

      While many are familiar with the Hebrew name Naomi through the Biblical character, the name also has separate roots as a unisex Japanese name meaning "straight and beautiful." Variation Nahomi is rising in use for girls, potentially due to Japanese footballer Nahomi Kawasumi who plays for the American soccer team NJ/NY Gotham FC.
  5. Izumi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "spring fountain"

    • Description:

      Seen as both a given name and a surname in Japan. There was a Princess Izumi in eighth-century Japan, forbidden from marriage as her older sisters had already been paired off with the Emperor's sons.
  6. Novalie

    • Origin:

      Elaboration of Nova, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "new"

    • Description:

      Novalie combines the uber stylish and starry Nova with the trendy -lie ending, making it even more modern sounding than it was before.
  7. Meiomi

    • Origin:

      Native American, Wappo, Yuki

    • Meaning:

      "coast"

    • Description:

      Coastal California was originally home to the Wappo and Yuki tribes, among whom the word meiomi meant "coast". Today, Meiomi is the name of a mid-price wine brand that's inspiring the parents of baby girls.
  8. Naemi

    • Origin:

      German and Nordic form of Naomi, Hebrew; Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "pleasantness; sapling, seed + beautful"

    • Description:

      An unusual form of Naomi, Naemi has a slightly gentler sound and could get you to nickname Emi. Used in the German translation of the Bible, Naemi is now mostly overlooked in favor of Noemi, Nomi, or Noomi
  9. Noemia

    • Origin:

      Portuguese variation of Naomi, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "pleasantness"

    • Description:

      A classic reimagined. Noemia is a very feminine elaboration of Naomi, also spelled Noémia in Portugal and Noêmia in Brazil.
  10. Akemi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "bright beauty"
  11. Nyomi

    • Origin:

      Variation of Naomi, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "pleasantness"

    • Description:

      This spelling of Naomi guarantees you'll get the pronunciation you desire.
  12. Orpah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "fawn or gazelle"

    • Description:

      Old Testament name of the daughter-in-law of Naomi, now eclipsed by the originally misspelled Oprah. Oprah Winfrey may have made her name more famous than this original Biblical version, but no baby girls received either name in the US last year.
  13. Tomi

    • Origin:

      Nigerian, Japanese, or English

    • Meaning:

      "wealth; twin"

    • Description:

      The short O variation of Tomi (homophonous with Tommy) was used for dozens of daughters in midcentury America, putting it firmly in grandma name territory.
  14. Kasumi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "mist"

    • Description:

      Common name for Japanese video game and manga characters, but rarely heard in the US.
  15. Neomi

    • Origin:

      Variation of Naomi, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "pleasantness"

    • Description:

      Neomi is one of many forms of the classic Biblical name Naomi, the Old Testament mother of Ruth. With Naomi now ranking among the Top 50 girl names in the US, variations such as Neomi are sure to become more popular.
  16. Naami

    • Description:

      Naami is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the word 'na'im' meaning 'pleasant' or 'delightful.' In some contexts, it may be related to the Biblical figure Naomi, whose name carries similar connotations of sweetness and pleasantness. While relatively uncommon in Western countries, Naami has a melodic quality with its double 'a' sound that gives it a distinctive character. The name provides a unique alternative to more common names while maintaining an accessible pronunciation. As parents increasingly seek names with meaningful backgrounds, Naami offers both cultural depth and a positive meaning that wishes pleasantness upon the bearer.
  17. Nahomy

    • Description:

      Nahomy is a modern variant spelling of Naomi, a Hebrew name meaning 'pleasantness' or 'delight.' This alternative spelling, with the added 'h' and 'y' ending, gives the traditional name a contemporary twist while maintaining its biblical connections. The name appears in the Bible as the mother-in-law of Ruth. Nahomy has gained popularity particularly in Hispanic communities, where variant spellings of biblical names are often embraced. The name has a warm, gentle sound with its three syllables and soft ending. While less common than the traditional Naomi, Nahomy has seen increasing usage in recent decades. The distinctive spelling helps the name stand out while still carrying the rich historical and biblical significance of its root name.

  18. Hitomi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "pupil of the eye; beautiful history; noble beauty"

    • Description:

      Common name in Japan primarily associated with Hitomi (Furuya), a mononymous Japanese singer.
  19. Dayami

    • Origin:

      Malay, Cuban; "hay; place name"

    • Meaning:

      "hay; place name"
  20. Noomi

    • Origin:

      Nordic

    • Meaning:

      "pleasantness"

    • Description:

      This striking Nordic variant of Biblical Naomi is famously borne by Swedish actress Noomi Rapace, best known for her role as Lisbeth Salander in the film adaptations of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium trilogy.