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Umi
GirlMeaning of Umi: Japanese: 'sea'
Umi is a girl's name most strongly associated with Japanese naming. It has 3 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5594th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#5594
21 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
212
First recorded 2006 · peak 2021
Trend
rising
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
13% boys · 87% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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