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Rumi

♂ Boy

Pronounced R-mee /ˈɾɯᵝ.mi/Medium

Meaning: Lapis lazuliMedium

In 30 seconds: Rumi is a Japanese name meaning 'lapis lazuli', the deep-blue stone.
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Origin MediumJapanese
MeaningLapis lazuli
U.S. rank (2025)#1931 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births81 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 670

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520042025

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

In Japanese, Rumi can carry the sense of lapis lazuli, the prized blue gemstone. That gives the name a jewel-like, color-rich association. Short and balanced, it sits easily on the tongue.

It is borne by Japanese performers such as the actress Rumi Kasahara and Rumi Hiiragi, who voiced Chihiro in 'Spirited Away', grounding the name in modern Japanese screen and voice work.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Rumi is 'lapis lazuli', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Rumi — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Rumi Kasahara (1970–present)
    Japanese actress and voice actress.
  • ★Rumi Hiiragi (1987–present)
    Japanese actress who voiced Chihiro in 'Spirited Away'.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rumi mean?

Rumi is usually explained as meaning 'lapis lazuli' and is most often linked with Japanese tradition.

How do you pronounce Rumi?

It's commonly said R-mee /ˈɾɯᵝ.mi/.

Is Rumi a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Rumi is used as a boy name.

How popular is Rumi?

In 2024, Rumi ranked #2146 in the U.S. for boys, with 69 births recorded.

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