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Niomi

Girl name · 79 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Niomi: 79 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 2005.

Niomi is a modern spelling variant of Naomi, a name of Hebrew origin from *Na’omi* meaning “pleasantness” or “my delight.” In the Old Testament, Naomi is the mother-in-law of Ruth, a figure of loyalty and resilience whose story is central to Jewish and Christian traditions. Notable bearers include English singer-songwriter Niomi McLean-Daley, known as Ms. Dynamite, and British fashion model Niomi Smart, who gained fame through YouTube. The name also shares its root with the biblical place name Bethlehem, whose meaning “house of bread” echoes Naomi’s story of famine and provision. While Naomi has long been popular, the Niomi spelling offers a fresher, more phonetic twist that emerged in the late 20th century, particularly in Scotland and England.