Girl · #3,247 in 2026

Niomi

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

Current Rank

#3,247

Peak Rank

#2,548 (2020)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-6%

1963

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#2548

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Niomi

The earliest SSA record of Niomi as a baby girl name dates back to 1963, when 5 babies received it. 2020 was its biggest year on record, with 67 newborns named Niomi — #2,548 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 30% of all recorded Niomis. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #3,247 among baby girl names with 49 births, gradually falling (-6%). In total, more than 1K Niomis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Niomi

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

Niamey
Noemi
Naomi
Niamh
Nomy
Niam
Neomi
Miami
Naim
Nemi
Nami
Nion

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Niomi

What does the name Niomi mean?

Niomi is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1963. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Niomi in 2026?

In 2026, Niomi ranks #3,247 among girls' names in the U.S., with 49 babies given the name that year.

When was Niomi most popular?

Niomi reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #2,548 that year with 67 babies given the name.

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

Niomi has historically been most popular in North Carolina, Virginia, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Niomi.

Is Niomi a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Niomi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Niomi include Kiyara, Akeiba, Jayonna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Niomi

Niomi is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1963 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Niomi's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #2,548. Use the chart and map above to compare Niomi'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.