Girl · #7,544 in 2026

Niaomi

Name: Popularity of the name Niaomi in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Niaomi, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,544

Peak Rank

#5,168 (2022)

Total Babies

282

5-Yr Trend

+14%

1979

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#5168

Peak Rank

282

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Niaomi

Niaomi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1979, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 25 Niaomis were born — ranking #5,168 that year. As of 2026, Niaomi ranks #7,544 for baby girls with 14 births, gradually rising (+14%). In total, more than 282 Niaomis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Niaomi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Niaomi is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Naomi
Xiaomi
Neomi
Naoma
Nami
Noemi
Nomi
Noami
Niemi
Neoteny
Neuroma
Niamey

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Niaomi

What does the name Niaomi mean?

Niaomi is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Niaomi in 2026?

In 2026, Niaomi ranks #7,544 among girls' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Niaomi most popular?

Niaomi reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #5,168 that year with 25 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Niaomi most popular?

Niaomi has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Niaomi.

Is Niaomi a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Niaomi is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Niaomi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Niaomi include Thena, Lorese, Tereatha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Niaomi

Niaomi is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 282 births in the dataset. Niaomi's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #5,168. Use the chart and map above to compare Niaomi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.