UK girl's name
Noomi
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Nordic elements meaning "praise".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Noomi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Noomi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3518, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 6 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2013 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Noomi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Noomi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Noomi ranked #3518 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 6 girls were registered as Noomi.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Noomi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3518
2018
Births in 2018
6
Latest year
Peak year
2018
6 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Noomi mean?
The name Noomi is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language. It is thought to be a variant spelling or diminutive form of the name Naomi, which means "pleasant" or "pleasantness" in Hebrew. The name Naomi appears in the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Book of Ruth, where it is the name of Ruth's mother-in-law.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Noomi can be found in the 17th century. Noomi Martellia Valmara was an Italian painter and engraver who lived from 1637 to 1707. She was known for her still life paintings and her work as an engraver, producing etchings and engravings of various subjects.
Another notable historical figure with the name Noomi was Noomi Raphael, an American singer, and actress who lived from 1891 to 1985. She was born in New York City and had a successful career on Broadway, appearing in several musicals and plays throughout the early to mid-20th century.
In the field of literature, Noomi Staël was a Swedish writer and translator who lived from 1867 to 1946. She was known for her translations of works by notable authors such as Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg, and her contributions to the literary scene in Sweden during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Moving to more recent history, Noomi Rapace is a Swedish actress born in 1979. She gained international recognition for her portrayal of Lisbeth Salander in the Swedish film adaptations of Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy. She has since appeared in numerous Hollywood productions, cementing her status as a renowned actress.
Lastly, Noomi Campbell is a British fashion model and actress born in 1970. She is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential models of her generation, having graced the covers of numerous fashion magazines and walked the runway for some of the most prestigious fashion houses worldwide.
While the name Noomi has its roots in Hebrew and is closely related to the biblical name Naomi, it has been embraced by individuals across various cultures and nationalities throughout history, as evidenced by the diverse backgrounds of the notable figures mentioned above.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Noomi over time
The chart below shows babies named Noomi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Noomi, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2018, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Noomi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Noomi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4938 | 16 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Noomi
- Niamh 20,347
- Nicole 19,687
- Natasha 15,578
- Nancy 12,607
- Naomi 12,199
- Natalie 10,885
- Nevaeh 7,869
- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Noomi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Noomi in the UK right now?
In 2018, Noomi was ranked #3518 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Noomi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 6 babies registered as Noomi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Noomi?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Nordic elements meaning "praise".
How many people are called Noomi in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Noomi across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.