Ember vs Naomi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ember Rank #137
Naomi Rank #44

Naomi is more popular, ranked #44 vs #137 for Ember.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ember ___

  • Ember Rose
  • Ember Jade
  • Ember Skye
  • Ember Wren
  • Ember Faye
  • Ember Dawn

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 Ember

Ash Blaze Storm Hazel Willow

If you choose Naomi

Ruth Miriam Esther Eli Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ember or Naomi more popular?

Naomi is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Ember at #137 in the United States.

What do Ember and Naomi mean?

Ember means "ember, smoldering remnant" (Old Norse origin). Naomi means "beautiful, lovely" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ember and Naomi boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a girl name. Naomi is primarily a girl name.

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