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Kuromi

♀ Girl

Pronounced koo-ROH-mee /kuˈroʊ.mi/Medium

Meaning: Best known as a Sanrio character (a mischievous rabbit-like figure), whose name draws on the Japanese kuro ('black'). Not a traditional given name; used here as a pop-culture pick. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A playful pop-culture pick: Kuromi is a Sanrio character (from kuro, 'black') (said 'koo-ROH-mee'). Not a traditional name — we note that.
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Origin LowJapanese
MeaningBest known as a Sanrio character (a mischievous rabbit-like figure), whose name draws on the Japanese kuro ('black'). Not a traditional given name; used here as a pop-culture pick. Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2025)#8126 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520232025

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

Kuromi comes from Sanrio, the studio behind Hello Kitty, where it names a spunky rabbit-like character; the root touches the Japanese kuro ('black'). As a given name it is a pop-culture choice, not traditional — which we note (said 'koo-ROH-mee').

As a baby name it appears very rarely and very recently in the U.S. Rare, fan-inspired, and playful.

Did you know? Kuromi is a Sanrio character — a mischievous, punk-styled figure whose name draws on the Japanese kuro ('black'); as a baby name it's a fan-inspired pick, not a traditional name, which we note (said 'koo-ROH-mee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Kuromi — Sanrio character; Japanese kuro 'black'; pop-culture

Variations

KuromyKurromiKuromie

Nicknames

KuroMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kuromi mean?

Kuromi is a Sanrio character whose name draws on the Japanese kuro ('black'); it is a pop-culture pick, not a traditional name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kuromi?

It's said koo-ROH-mee /kuˈroʊ.mi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kuromi a boy or girl name?

Kuromi is used as a girl's name (the character reads female).

How popular is Kuromi?

Kuromi is a very rare name in the U.S.

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