Azumi

♀ Girl

Pronounced ah-ZOO-mee /ɑːˈzuː.mi/Medium

Meaning: Azumi is a Japanese girl's name (and place/family name) whose meaning depends on the characters used, often read as 'safe; peaceful' with 'beauty' (a-zu-mi). It reads gentle and serene; the exact sense varies by writing.Low

In 30 seconds: A serene Japanese name: Azumi is often 'safe; peaceful beauty' (said 'ah-ZOO-mee'). Gentle and graceful.

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningAzumi is a Japanese girl's name (and place/family name) whose meaning depends on the characters used, often read as 'safe; peaceful' with 'beauty' (a-zu-mi). It reads gentle and serene; the exact sense varies by writing.

U.S. rank (2025)#9539 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 95

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a girl's name, Azumi is Japanese, a given, place, and family name, commonly read as 'safe; peaceful beauty' though the sense varies by writing. It reads serene (said 'ah-ZOO-mee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, serene, and graceful.

Did you know? Azumi is a Japanese name whose meaning shifts with the characters chosen, but often carries a sense of 'safe; peaceful' and 'beauty' — gentle and graceful (said 'ah-ZOO-mee').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Azumi — Japanese given/place name; meaning varies by writing

Variations

AsumiAzumieAzoumi

Nicknames

AzuZumiMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azumi mean?

Azumi is a Japanese name whose meaning varies by writing, often read as 'safe; peaceful' with 'beauty'.

How do you pronounce Azumi?

It's said ah-ZOO-mee /ɑːˈzuː.mi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Azumi a boy or girl name?

Azumi is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Azumi?

Azumi is a rare name for girls in the U.S.