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Sayumi

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Pronounced sah-YOO-mee /sɑːˈjuː.mi/Medium

Meaning: A Japanese name (Sayumi) whose meaning depends on the kanji chosen — elements can include sa ('small; help'), yu ('gentleness; reason'), and mi ('beauty; truth'). The meaning is character-dependent, which we say honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A Japanese name: Sayumi's meaning depends on its kanji (said 'sah-YOO-mee'). Often gentle and pretty by route.
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Origin LowJapanese
MeaningA Japanese name (Sayumi) whose meaning depends on the kanji chosen — elements can include sa ('small; help'), yu ('gentleness; reason'), and mi ('beauty; truth'). The meaning is character-dependent, which we say honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#17228 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 48

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220112024

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

Sayumi is a Japanese name (Sayumi) whose sense depends on the kanji used, drawing on elements such as sa, yu ('gentleness'), and mi ('beauty; truth'). It is character-dependent, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'sah-YOO-mee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Japanese families. Rare, gentle, and pretty.

Did you know? Sayumi is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on the kanji chosen — often built from elements like 'gentleness,' 'beauty,' and 'reason' — which we say honestly (said 'sah-YOO-mee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Sayumi — Japanese; character-dependent meaning; noted honestly

Variations

SayuriAyumiSayume

Nicknames

SayuYumi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sayumi mean?

Sayumi is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on the kanji chosen — often gentle and pretty by route, which we say honestly.

How do you pronounce Sayumi?

It's said sah-YOO-mee /sɑːˈjuː.mi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sayumi a boy or girl name?

Sayumi is a girl's name.

How popular is Sayumi?

Sayumi is rare in the U.S.

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