Kazumi
Gender-neutral name · Japanese
Meaningoften harmonious beauty · Japanese
Kazumi is a Japanese gender-neutral name often meaning “harmonious 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. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
Did you know?
- Word funKazumi doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kazumi would score 21 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
- GenerationKazumi peaked in 1927, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- HistoryKazumi first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
US births per million girls, 1925–2025
US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kazumi
Kazumi is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin meaning “often harmonious beauty”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1920s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:Japanese names
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- Girl name: Noa · movement
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
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- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Girl name: Aya · sign, verse
Questions about the name Kazumi
What does the name Kazumi mean?
Kazumi means “often harmonious beauty” and comes from Japanese. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Kazuo (“often harmonious man”), Kazuya (“often harmonious”), Honoka (“often harmonious flower”) and Kazue (“often harmonious branch”).
What is the origin of the name Kazumi?
Kazumi is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Asa (“healer”) and Rio (“river”).
Is Kazumi a boy or girl name?
Both. Kazumi is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
How popular is the name Kazumi?
Kazumi is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2020. It peaked at #4,286 in 1927, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Kazumi?
If you like Kazumi, you might also like Kazuo, Kazuya, Honoka and Kazue.
What should I know before naming my baby Kazumi?
Kazumi is a Japanese gender-neutral name often meaning “harmonious 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. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.