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Somi

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Pronounced SOH-mee /ˈsoʊ.mi/Medium

Meaning: From the Korean, variously written to mean 'sublime/pure beauty' and 'to reach; to attain' (by hanja); routes vary, so layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Sublime beauty; to reach: Somi is Korean. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'SOH-mee').
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Origin LowKorean
MeaningFrom the Korean, variously written to mean 'sublime/pure beauty' and 'to reach; to attain' (by hanja); routes vary, so layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9382 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 73

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520112025

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

Somi comes from the Korean, variously written to mean 'sublime/pure beauty' and 'to reach; to attain' (by hanja; routes vary, so layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'SOH-mee').

In the U.S. it appears in Korean families. Rare, sublime-beauty at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Somi is a Korean name, variously 'sublime/pure beauty' and 'to reach; to attain' — a crisp, graceful name (the exact sense depends on the hanja, which we note; said 'SOH-mee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Somi — Korean; hanja-dependent

Variations

SomeeSomin

Nicknames

So

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Somi mean?

Somi is Korean, variously 'sublime beauty' and 'to reach'; the exact sense depends on the hanja, so we note it.

How do you pronounce Somi?

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

Is Somi a boy or girl name?

Somi is a girl's name.

How popular is Somi?

Somi is a very rare name in the U.S.

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