Nyomi is a modern spelling of Naomi, the Hebrew name meaning "pleasantness" or "my delight". In the Book of Ruth Naomi is the mother-in-law whom Ruth refuses to leave. The y spelling emphasizes the American pronunciation of the first syllable. Nyomi entered the US top 1000 in 2020, peaked at number 813 in 2023 and ranks number 825 in 2025.