"pleasant, agreeable"
Nahomi
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A graceful name meaning pleasant and beautiful
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Meaning & Origin
"beauty, greens, grain"
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Nahomi is a variant spelling of Naomi, a name with dual origins. In Hebrew, Naomi means pleasant or agreeable, derived from the root naom. In Japanese, the name Nahomi (菜穂美) can mean vegetable/greens + ear of grain + beauty, giving it a nature-forward, poetic meaning. The variant spelling Nahomi is particularly popular in Mexico and among Latino communities, adding a unique visual identity to the familiar sound.
Nahomi has maintained quiet popularity in Latin American communities, particularly in Mexico and among US Latinos, where variant spellings of international names are common. The name bridges Japanese aesthetics with Hebrew biblical roots, appealing to parents who value cross-cultural beauty.
In the Hebrew Bible, Naomi is the devoted mother-in-law of Ruth, one of the most celebrated relationships of loyalty and love in scripture. In Japanese culture, names using the kanji for beauty (美, mi) are among the most beloved for girls, giving Nahomi a built-in resonance.
Historical Record
Nahomi first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 1,812 babies have been named Nahomi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nahomi is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #1,796 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The name Naomi appears in the Book of Ruth, one of only two books of the Bible named after women
- Naomi/Nahomi has been in the US top 100 girls names since the 2010s, reflecting its multicultural appeal
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Famous People Named Nahomi
Naomi Osaka
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1997
Japanese-American tennis player and four-time Grand Slam champion
Naomi Campbell
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British supermodel, one of the most iconic figures in the fashion industry since the 1980s
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Biblical figure from the Book of Ruth, the devoted mother-in-law who said where you go I will go
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #1,796
- Total SSA Count
- 112
- Cultural Origins
- Japanese Mexican American Hawaiian
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Nahomi
Nahomi is a girl name with Japanese, Mexican, American, and Hawaiian origins . The name means "pleasant, agreeable" in Hebrew .
Nahomi is currently ranked #1,796 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Nahomi has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Nahomi include Nah, Nomi, and Homi. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nahomi include Nahomy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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