Natsumi
Meaningoften summer beauty · Japanese
Natsumi is a Japanese girl name often meaning “summer 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?
- Word funNatsumi doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- GenerationNatsumi peaked in 1993, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Natsumi you'd meet today is about 32 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Natsumis too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Natsumi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 227,273 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryNatsumi first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
US births per million girls, 1987–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Natsumi
Natsumi is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “often summer beauty”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s and is climbing again now. 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 Natsumi
What does the name Natsumi mean?
Natsumi means “often summer beauty” and comes from Japanese. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Summer (“summer”), Sommer (“summer”), Sumer (“summer”) and Natsu (“summer”).
What is the origin of the name Natsumi?
Natsumi is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).
Is Natsumi a boy or girl name?
Natsumi is a girl name. In 2025, 7 US girls were named Natsumi.
How popular is the name Natsumi?
Natsumi ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1993, when it reached #7,038. Over the last five years it has climbed 210 places.
What names are similar to Natsumi?
If you like Natsumi, you might also like Summer, Sommer, Sumer and Natsu.
What should I know before naming my baby Natsumi?
Natsumi is a Japanese girl name often meaning “summer 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.