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Nahomi

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningpleasant · Hebrew

Nahomi is a Mexican girl name meaning “pleasant”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Word funNahomi doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
  • GenerationNahomi is having its moment right now. Most Nahomis are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nahomi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 16,234 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryNahomi first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Nahomis? Head to Arizona, where it's the #909 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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US births per million girls, 1990–2025

03570199020002025

Most popular states (2025)

AZ rank #909

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Nahomi

Nahomi is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “pleasant”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Nahomi

What does the name Nahomi mean?

Nahomi means “pleasant” and comes from Hebrew. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Marley (“pleasant wood”), Nohemi (“pleasant”), Raghad (“easy, pleasant life”) and Suhani (“pleasant”).

What is the origin of the name Nahomi?

Nahomi is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hebrew. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Nahomi a boy or girl name?

Nahomi is a girl name. In 2025, 99 US girls were named Nahomi.

How popular is the name Nahomi?

Nahomi ranked #1,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 99 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #1,796. Over the last five years it has climbed 274 places.

What names are similar to Nahomi?

If you like Nahomi, you might also like Marley, Nohemi, Raghad and Suhani.

What should I know before naming my baby Nahomi?

Nahomi is a Mexican girl name meaning “pleasant”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.