Omi

♀ Girl

Pronounced OH-mee /ˈoʊ.mi/Medium

Meaning: Omi is read a few ways — as a Japanese name (tied to 'large water; sea') and as a Hebrew name (from omer, 'sheaf'); it also functions as a short modern name. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp two-beat name: Omi has Japanese and Hebrew readings (said 'OH-mee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowJapanese, Hebrew

MeaningOmi is read a few ways — as a Japanese name (tied to 'large water; sea') and as a Hebrew name (from omer, 'sheaf'); it also functions as a short modern name. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#8734 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 90

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

Omi is read as Japanese ('large water; sea') or Hebrew (from omer, 'sheaf'), and also as a short modern name. Its routes are uncertain, which we note. Crisp, soft, and rare (said 'OH-mee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, short, and uncommon.

Did you know? Omi reads as a Japanese name (linked to 'large water; sea') and as a Hebrew name (from omer, 'sheaf') — a short, versatile name whose routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'OH-mee').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Omi — Japanese / Hebrew readings; routes uncertain

Variations

OmieOmmiOmy

Nicknames

OmMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Omi mean?

Omi is read as Japanese ('large water; sea') or Hebrew (from omer, 'sheaf'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Omi?

It's said OH-mee /ˈoʊ.mi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Omi a boy or girl name?

Omi is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Omi?

Omi is a rare name in the U.S.