The name Noomi is of Hebrew origin and it means "pleasantness." It is a variant spelling of the name Naomi, which is derived from the Hebrew word "na'amah," meaning "pleasantness" or "agreeable." In the Bible, Naomi was the mother-in-law of Ruth, who famously declared, "Call me not Naomi, but call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me" (Ruth 1:20). However, despite her initial despair, Naomi eventually found happiness again and became a symbol of resilience. The name Noomi is less common than its counterpart Naomi, but it still carries the same meanings and associations with pleasantness and agreeability.
The statistics provided show the annual occurrences of the given name Noomi in the United States between 2012 and 2020.
From 2012 to 2014, there were a total of 22 babies named Noomi, with an average of approximately 7 births per year during this period. The years 2012 and 2015 saw a slight increase in popularity for the name, with 12 and 6 births respectively.
However, it appears that the name's popularity began to decline after 2015, as there were only 5 births each year from 2013 to 2020. This means that over these eight years, a total of 39 babies were named Noomi in the United States.
While the name Noomi does not appear to be extremely popular, with an average of fewer than 5 births per year since 2013, it is still a unique and uncommon choice for a child's name. It will likely ensure that the bearer stands out from other individuals with more common names.