Masumi
Gender-neutral name · Japanese
Meaningoften true clarity · Japanese
Masumi is a Japanese gender-neutral name often meaning “true clarity”. 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.
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- GenerationMasumi peaked in 1923, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- HistoryMasumi first shows up in US birth records in 1923, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 102 years since.
US births per million girls, 1923–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Masumi
Masumi is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin meaning “often true clarity”. 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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Questions about the name Masumi
What does the name Masumi mean?
Masumi means “often true clarity” and comes from Japanese. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Klarity (“clarity”), Safa (“purity, clarity”) and Bayan (“clarity, eloquence”).
What is the origin of the name Masumi?
Masumi is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Asa (“healer”) and Rio (“river”).
Is Masumi a boy or girl name?
Both. Masumi 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 Masumi?
Masumi is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1981. It peaked at #4,967 in 1923, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Masumi?
If you like Masumi, you might also like Klarity, Safa and Bayan.
What should I know before naming my baby Masumi?
Masumi is a Japanese gender-neutral name often meaning “true clarity”. 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.