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Narumi

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Pronounced nah-ROO-mee /nɑˈruː.mi/Medium

Meaning: A Japanese girls' name written various ways — often 'the sound of the sea' (naru 'to sound/become', mi 'sea/beauty') or 'becoming beautiful.' The kanji shape the meaning, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A lyrical Japanese name: Narumi reads as 'sound of the sea' or 'becoming beautiful' (said 'nah-ROO-mee'). Graceful and evocative.
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Origin MediumJapanese
MeaningA Japanese girls' name written various ways — often 'the sound of the sea' (naru 'to sound/become', mi 'sea/beauty') or 'becoming beautiful.' The kanji shape the meaning, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11805 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 45

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219942024

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

Narumi is a Japanese name written variously, commonly 'the sound of the sea' (naru + mi) or 'becoming beautiful.' The kanji shape its exact sense, which we note. Graceful and rare in the U.S. (said 'nah-ROO-mee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Japanese families. Rare, lyrical, and evocative.

Did you know? Narumi is a Japanese girls' name written many ways — often 'the sound of the sea' or 'becoming beautiful' — its meaning shifting with the kanji, which we note (said 'nah-ROO-mee').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Narumi — Japanese 'sound of the sea; becoming beautiful'; kanji varies

Variations

NarumiiNarum

Nicknames

NaruRumi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Narumi mean?

Narumi is a Japanese name often 'the sound of the sea' or 'becoming beautiful'; the kanji vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Narumi?

It's said nah-ROO-mee /nɑˈruː.mi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Narumi a boy or girl name?

Narumi is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Narumi?

Narumi is a rare name in the U.S.

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