Naomi Halliday

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Naomi Halliday — pleasantness
110K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Naomi Halliday is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Naomi is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Na'omi (נָעֳמִי), meaning "pleasantness." Mother-in-law of Ruth, central figure in the Book of Ruth. The surname Halliday: Alexander Henry Haliday (1807–1870), Irish entomologist Andrew Halliday (journalist) (1830–1877), British journalist and dramatist Andrew Halliday (physician) (1782–1839), Scottish physician, reformer, and writer Andy Halliday (born 1991), Scottish footballer Billy Halliday (1906–1989), Scottish footballer Brad Halliday (born 1995), English professional footballer Brett Halliday (1904–1977), pen name of American mystery author Davis Dresser Bruce Halliday (footballer) (born 1961), English footballer Bryant Haliday (1928–1996), American actor Charles Haliday (1789–1866), Irish historian and ant. Naomi is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 110K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Naomi reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Naomi

Meaning: pleasantness

Hebrew

From the Hebrew Na'omi (נָעֳמִי), meaning "pleasantness." Mother-in-law of Ruth, central figure in the Book of Ruth.

Surname: Halliday

Irish

Alexander Henry Haliday (1807–1870), Irish entomologist Andrew Halliday (journalist) (1830–1877), British journalist and dramatist Andrew Halliday (physician) (1782–1839), Scottish physician, reformer, and writer Andy Halliday (born 1991), Scottish footballer Billy Halliday (1906–1989), Scottish footballer Brad Halliday (born 1995), English professional footballer Brett Halliday (1904–1977), pen name of American mystery author Davis Dresser Bruce Halliday (footballer) (born 1961), English footballer Bryant Haliday (1928–1996), American actor Charles Haliday (1789–1866), Irish historian and ant.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Naomi is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 7%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Naomi by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Naomi Halliday

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Naomi Halliday:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Naomi?
The first name Naomi originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew Na'omi (נָעֳמִי), meaning "pleasantness." Mother-in-law of Ruth, central figure in the Book of Ruth.
When was Naomi most popular?
The name Naomi reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Halliday?
The surname Halliday originates from Irish. Alexander Henry Haliday (1807–1870), Irish entomologist Andrew Halliday (journalist) (1830–1877), British journalist and dramatist Andrew Halliday (physician) (1782–1839), Scottish physician, reformer, and writer Andy Halliday (born 1991), Scottish footballer Billy Halliday (1906–1989), Scottish footballer Brad Halliday (born 1995), English professional footballer Brett Halliday (1904–1977), pen name of American mystery author Davis Dresser Bruce Halliday (footballer) (born 1961), English footballer Bryant Haliday (1928–1996), American actor Charles Haliday (1789–1866), Irish historian and ant.
What are the origins of the name Naomi Halliday?
The name Naomi Halliday combines two different traditions: the first name Naomi has Hebrew roots, while the surname Halliday originates from Irish.
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