Naomi is a distinctive choice, ranked #204 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Naomi in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#204
US Rank #44
About the Name Naomi
Naomi is holding steady in the rankings at #204. It reached its peak of #75 in 1996 and has maintained consistent levels since â the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 9 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Naomi is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school â standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #44, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Naomi
Unlikely. With around 244 UK babies named Naomi per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Naomi in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Naomi has held a stable position around #204 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #75 in 1996 and has maintained consistent levels since â suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Naomi is more popular in the US (#44) than in the UK (#204). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Naomi include: Naomi Baki â Naomi Baki is a French-South Sudanese author and advocate for South Sudan.; Naomi Hosokawa â Naomi Hosokawa (į´°åˇį´įž Hosokawa Naomi; real name: Chiho Katsurayama is a Japanese actress and singer.; Naomi Pierce â Naomi E..
Naomi ranks #44 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
244
UK babies named Naomi (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 19 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Naomi
Likely around 1 other Naomi in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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