Megumi
Meaningblessing, grace · Japanese
Megumi is a Japanese girl name meaning “blessing, grace”. 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.
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- GenerationMegumi peaked in 1991, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Megumi you'd meet today is about 34 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Megumi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 227,273 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryMegumi first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
US births per million girls, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Megumi
Megumi is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “blessing, grace”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s, 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 Megumi
What does the name Megumi mean?
Megumi means “blessing, grace” and comes from Japanese. Names built around “grace” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Grace (“grace”), Hannah (“grace, favor”), Amara (“grace”) and Anna (“grace”).
What is the origin of the name Megumi?
Megumi is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).
Is Megumi a boy or girl name?
Megumi is a girl name. In 2025, 7 US girls were named Megumi.
How popular is the name Megumi?
Megumi ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1991, when it reached #4,059. Over the last five years it has slipped 842 places.
What names are similar to Megumi?
If you like Megumi, you might also like Grace, Hannah, Amara and Anna.
What should I know before naming my baby Megumi?
Megumi is a Japanese girl name meaning “blessing, grace”. 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.