Give your child an African name that tells a story.

Explore names with authentic meanings, pronunciation guides, and real stories from name‑bearers. Nomi helps you choose a name that truly honors your cultural heritage.

Give your child an African name that tells a story.

Explore names with authentic meanings, pronunciation guides, and real stories from name‑bearers. Nomi helps you choose a name that truly honors your cultural heritage.

Give your child an African name that tells a story.

Explore names with authentic meanings, pronunciation guides, and real stories from name‑bearers. Nomi helps you choose a name that truly honors your cultural heritage.

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Answer a few quick questions and we’ll build you a personalized shortlist and email it within two days.

Tell us what you’re
looking for

Answer a few quick questions and we’ll build you a personalized shortlist and email it within two days.

Tell us what you’re
looking for

Answer a few quick questions and we’ll build you a personalized shortlist and email it within two days.

Try a shortlist today

Looking for names with meaning, beauty, and cultural depth?
We’ll curate a shortlist tailored to you.

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Free

3 names — meaning only

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Curated

$30

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Stories & pronunciation guides

Email delivery in 48 hours

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Try a shortlist today

Looking for names with meaning, beauty, and cultural depth?
We’ll curate a shortlist tailored to you.

Starter

Free

3 names — meaning only

Self-explore links


Curated

$30

10 curated names

Stories & pronunciation guides

Email delivery in 48 hours

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Nomi’s shortlist different from other baby name lists

Where do the names come from?

Will my list include pronunciation help and stories?

What if I want to explore names on my own instead?

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Nomi’s shortlist different from other baby name lists

Where do the names come from?

Will my list include pronunciation help and stories?

What if I want to explore names on my own instead?

Try a shortlist today

Looking for names with meaning, beauty, and cultural depth?
We’ll curate a shortlist tailored to you.

Starter

Free

3 names — meaning only

Self-explore links


Curated

$30

10 curated names

Stories & pronunciation guides

Email delivery in 48 hours

Select

Try a shortlist today

Looking for names with meaning, beauty, and cultural depth?
We’ll curate a shortlist tailored to you.

Starter

Free

3 names — meaning only

Self-explore links


Curated

$30

10 curated names

Stories & pronunciation guides

Email delivery in 48 hours

Select

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Nomi’s shortlist different from other baby name lists

Where do the names come from?

Will my list include pronunciation help and stories?

What if I want to explore names on my own instead?

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Nomi’s shortlist different from other baby name lists

Where do the names come from?

Will my list include pronunciation help and stories?

What if I want to explore names on my own instead?

Try a shortlist today

Looking for names with meaning, beauty, and cultural depth?
We’ll curate a shortlist tailored to you.

Starter

Free

3 names — meaning only

Self-explore links


Curated

$30

10 curated names

Stories & pronunciation guides

Email delivery in 48 hours

Select

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Nomi’s shortlist different from other baby name lists

Where do the names come from?

Will my list include pronunciation help and stories?

What if I want to explore names on my own instead?