Will my child share the name Niomi with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Niomi per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Niomi in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Niomi becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Niomi is declining: down 804 places since 2017, to #4,867 in 2025. It peaked at #1,076 in 1998.

Is Niomi a good choice for a distinctive name?

Niomi is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Niomi a popular baby name in the United States?

Niomi does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Niomi

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Niomi is a distinctive choice, ranked #4867 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Niomi in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#4867

About the Name Niomi

Niomi is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1166 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1076 in 1998 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Niomi is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Niomi in their class.