Noemi is the Italian and Spanish form of Naomi, a Hebrew name that means "pleasantness" or "my delight". In the Book of Ruth Naomi is the mother-in-law whom Ruth refuses to leave. The name is especially popular with Hispanic families in the United States, where it has held a place in the top 1000 every year since 2000, peaked at number 554 in 2001 and ranks number 583 in 2025.