Kumi
Gender-neutral name · Japanese · Polish
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #9,284 in 1976
0 babies were named Kumi in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1976–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Kumi you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryKumi first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1976, when it reached #9,284.
About the name Kumi
Kumi is a gender-neutral name of Japanese and Polish origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-umi”. US birth records list Kumi for girls only in 1976, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1976, when it ranked #9,284 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1976, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Japanese namesPolish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.4 | 294,118 girls |
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- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
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- Girl name: Terra · earth
- Unisex name: Sakura · cherry blossom
- Boy name: Ken · handsome
Questions about the name Kumi
What is the origin of the name Kumi?
Kumi has Japanese, Polish roots in our records. Other Japanese names include Asa, Akira, Mars.
Is Kumi a boy or girl name?
Both. Kumi is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Kumi?
Kumi is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1976. It peaked at #9,284 in 1976.