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soh-FEE-uh
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Noemi
GirlSpanish, Italian· “pleasantness”
- Meaning
- pleasantness
- Origin
- Spanish, Italian
- Pronunciation
- noh-EH-mee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #583
- US babies 2025
- 509
- Best rank
- #543 (1999)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Noemi
Noemi is a Spanish and Italian name that means “pleasantness”.
Noemi is the Spanish and Italian form of Naomi, from the Hebrew Na'omi, "pleasantness." In the Book of Ruth, Naomi is the mother-in-law of Ruth, whose loyalty to her is one of the Bible's best-known stories. After great loss, Naomi asks to be called Mara, "bitter," instead. Noemi is widely used in Italy, Spain and Latin America, and in French it is written Noémie. It has a lilting, musical sound and a gentle, classic feel. Noe and Mimi are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Noemi first appears in US Social Security records in 1915. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 68 different years, starting in 1957. Its best national rank was #543 in 1999, and the most babies received it in 2023, when 519 were named Noemi. In 2025, 509 babies were named Noemi, and it ranked #583 nationally. That is 40% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #4,819 in 1920, #1,181 in 1950, #619 in 1980, #602 in 2000, #679 in 2010, and #583 in 2025. Of the 23,180 US girls named Noemi since records began, 19% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 4,086 babies. Since 2010, 6,610 more have been named Noemi.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Sariyah, Rosalia, Mina, Aliana, and Zariyah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Noemi ranked highest in Hawaii, California, and Nevada.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #202 | 5 |
| California | #229 | 148 |
| Nevada | #279 | 10 |
| Oregon | #421 | 9 |
| Illinois | #435 | 25 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Noemi is usually pronounced noh-EH-mee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with N and ends in “-mi”.
Middle names for Noemi
A few middle names that flow with Noemi: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Noemi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Noemi mean?
Noemi is a Spanish and Italian name that means “pleasantness”.
What is the origin of the name Noemi?
Noemi has Spanish, Italian, and Hebrew roots. Noemi is the Spanish and Italian form of Naomi, from the Hebrew Na'omi, "pleasantness." In the Book of Ruth, Naomi is the mother-in-law of Ruth, whose loyalty to her is one of the Bible's best-known stories.
Is Noemi a popular name?
Yes. Noemi ranked #583 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Noemi a boy or girl name?
Noemi is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Noemi?
Noemi is usually pronounced noh-EH-mee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings