Naomi in Chinese
Naomi in Chinese is 娜奥米 (Nà Ào Mǐ).
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- pleasant
Naomi is a name of Hebrew origin, generally understood to mean "pleasant". It has been in continuous US use since Social Security records begin in 1880, peaking in the 2010s.
3 ways to write Naomi
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
娜奥米
Nà Ào Mǐ
The standard transliteration of Naomi: 娜 (nà, "graceful, elegant"), 奥 (ào, "profound, mysterious"), 米 (mǐ, "rice"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Mandarin has no consonant clusters, so the 2-syllable English name is spread over 3 characters: 娜 nà + 奥 ào + 米 mǐ. The tone contour is 4-4-3 (falling, falling, dipping).
Character breakdown
27 strokes total (simplified)- 娜
nà
Tone 4 · 9 strokes (simplified)
graceful, elegant
- 奥
ào
Tone 4 · 12 strokes (simplified)
profound, mysterious
- 米
mǐ
Tone 3 · 6 strokes (simplified)
rice
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
恩琪
Ēn Qí
Inspired by "pleasant": 恩 (ēn, "grace, kindness") + 琪 (qí, "fine jade"), expressing grace and kindness.
Why these characters?
The idea of "pleasant" behind Naomi is rendered by 恩, "grace, kindness"; 琪, "fine jade", completes it.
Character breakdown
22 strokes total (simplified)- 恩
ēn
Tone 1 · 10 strokes (simplified)
grace, kindness
- 琪
qí
Tone 2 · 12 strokes (simplified)
fine jade
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
娜淑
Nà Shū
娜 (nà, "graceful, elegant") + 淑 (shū, "virtuous, gentle (of women)"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 娜 (nà), the same opening character as the transliteration 娜奥米, for the "nao" sound, and replaces the rest with 淑 ("virtuous, gentle (of women)") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
20 strokes total (simplified)- 娜
nà
Tone 4 · 9 strokes (simplified)
graceful, elegant
- 淑
shū
Tone 1 · 11 strokes (simplified)
virtuous, gentle (of women)
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Recent US usage of Naomi
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Naomi ranked 46 among names recorded for girls, with 26,665 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 156,811 girls named Naomi since 1880, with the high point in 2017 (3,823 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #300 to #69 among girls.
- Peak year
- 2017
- Peak decade
- 2010s
- First year
- 1880
- Total since 1880
- 156,811
More About Naomi in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Naomi offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Naomi, you'll find options that work for you.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Naomi, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Naomi to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
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Frequently asked questions
How do you write Naomi in Chinese?
娜奥米 (Nà Ào Mǐ), or 娜奧米 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How many strokes does 娜奥米 have?
27 strokes in simplified form and 28 in traditional; per character: 娜 9, 奥 12, 米 6.
Is Naomi written differently in traditional Chinese?
Yes: 娜奥米 becomes 娜奧米; the changed characters are 奥→奧. Use traditional for Taiwan or Hong Kong audiences.