Allison vs Naomi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allison

Girl #99 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, exalted (via Alice)"

Origin: Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis)

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#99
Total SSA Count
2,622
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Naomi

Girl #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, lovely"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Japanese African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
4,605
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nomi, Mimi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Allison Rank #99
Naomi Rank #44

Naomi is more popular, ranked #44 vs #99 for Allison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allison ___

  • Allison Grace
  • Allison Marie
  • Allison Elizabeth
  • Allison Rose
  • Allison Claire
  • Allison Jane

Naomi ___

  • Naomi Grace
  • Naomi Rose
  • Naomi Elizabeth
  • Naomi Claire
  • Naomi Jane
  • Naomi Ruth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allison

Madison Paige Taylor Hailey Emma

If you choose Naomi

Ruth Miriam Esther Eli Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allison or Naomi more popular?

Naomi is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Allison at #99 in the United States.

What do Allison and Naomi mean?

Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Naomi means "beautiful, lovely" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allison and Naomi boy or girl names?

Allison is primarily a girl name. Naomi is primarily a girl name.

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