Romi

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROH-mee /ˈroʊ.mi/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew romi, 'my heights, exalted, lofty' (from rom, 'height'); here for boysMedium

In 30 seconds: My heights, exalted: Romi is Hebrew for 'my heights, lofty'. Soft, modern, and warm — a popular Israeli name.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew romi, 'my heights, exalted, lofty' (from rom, 'height'); here for boys

U.S. rank (2025)#4228 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 137

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

Romi comes from Hebrew romi, 'my heights, exalted, lofty' (from rom, 'height'). A soft, modern, popular name in Israel, used for both sexes, here for boys.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Israeli families. Rare, my-heights at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Romi means 'my heights, exalted' in Hebrew (from rom, 'height') — a soft, popular modern Israeli name, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 72%

Hebrew references — romi — etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Romi mean?

Romi is Hebrew for 'my heights, exalted, lofty'.

How do you pronounce Romi?

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

Is Romi a boy or girl name?

Romi is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Romi?

Romi is a rare name in the U.S.