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Megumi

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Pronounced meh-GOO-mee /meˈɡu.mi/Medium

Meaning: A Japanese given name usually glossed 'blessing; grace; favor'. As with most Japanese names, the sense depends on the characters chosen to write it, so families may intend related but distinct meanings — we note that honestly. Romanized here.Medium

In 30 seconds: Megumi is a Japanese name usually read as 'blessing; grace' — its exact sense depends on the characters used (said 'meh-GOO-mee').
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Origin MediumJapanese
MeaningA Japanese given name usually glossed 'blessing; grace; favor'. As with most Japanese names, the sense depends on the characters chosen to write it, so families may intend related but distinct meanings — we note that honestly. Romanized here.
U.S. rank (2024)#14616 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 580

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119732024

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

Megumi is a well-established Japanese girls' name, usually glossed 'blessing' or 'grace'. Because Japanese names are written with characters that carry their own meanings, the precise sense varies from family to family — a nuance we note rather than flatten. It is romanized here for English readers (said 'meh-GOO-mee').

In the U.S. it is rare, used mostly in Japanese and Japanese-American families. Rare, gentle, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Japanese names carry their meaning in the characters chosen to write them, so two girls named Megumi may hold slightly different senses — 'blessing', 'grace', 'favor'. We note that honestly rather than fixing one (said 'meh-GOO-mee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Megumi — Japanese given name; 'blessing/grace'; character-dependent sense; romanized

Variations

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Nicknames

MegMegu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Megumi mean?

Megumi is a Japanese name usually glossed 'blessing; grace'. The exact sense depends on the characters used to write it, which we note.

How do you pronounce Megumi?

It's said meh-GOO-mee /meˈɡu.mi/ — three syllables, with an even, gentle rhythm.

Is Megumi a boy or girl name?

Megumi is used as a girl's name in Japan.

How popular is Megumi?

Megumi is rare in the U.S., used mostly in Japanese and Japanese-American families; it is far more familiar in Japan.

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