Hiromi
Meaningoften generous beauty · Japanese
Hiromi is a Japanese girl name often meaning “generous beauty”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Hiromi has the name Romi hiding inside it.
- GenerationHiromi peaked in 2004, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Hiromi you'd meet today is about 21 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hiromi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 227,273 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHiromi first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
US births per million girls, 1961–2025
US births per million boys, 1920–2025
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About the name Hiromi
Hiromi is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “often generous beauty”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2000s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese girl names
- Girl name: Naomi · pleasantness
- Girl name: Noa · movement
- Girl name: Reina · queen
- Girl name: Aya · sign, verse
- Girl name: Hana · one; flower in Japanese
- Girl name: Kiyomi · often pure beauty
- Girl name: Yuna · often gentle
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
Questions about the name Hiromi
What does the name Hiromi mean?
Hiromi means “often generous beauty” and comes from Japanese. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Karime (“generous”), Karima (“generous, noble”), Samiha (“generous, forgiving”) and Hiroe (“often generous blessing”).
What is the origin of the name Hiromi?
Hiromi is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).
Is Hiromi a boy or girl name?
Hiromi is a girl name. In 2025, 7 US girls were named Hiromi.
How popular is the name Hiromi?
Hiromi ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2004, when it reached #3,033. Over the last five years it has slipped 3,526 places.
What names are similar to Hiromi?
If you like Hiromi, you might also like Karime, Karima, Samiha and Hiroe.
What should I know before naming my baby Hiromi?
Hiromi is a Japanese girl name often meaning “generous beauty”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.