Soomin
Meaningdepends on the hanja chosen · Korean
Soomin is a Korean girl name whose meaning depends on the characters it's written with. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationSoomin peaked in 2000, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Soomin you'd meet today is about 25 years old.
- HistorySoomin first shows up in US birth records in 2000, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million girls, 2000–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Soomin
Soomin is a girl name of Korean origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Korean names
Other spellings of Soomin
More Korean girl names
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Girl name: Hanna · grace
- Girl name: Mina · depends on the hanja chosen
- Unisex name: Ari · lion
- Girl name: Hana · one; flower in Japanese
- Unisex name: Sol · sun
- Girl name: Yuna · often gentle
- Unisex name: Dana · graceful, refined
Questions about the name Soomin
What does the name Soomin mean?
Like most Korean names, Soomin has no single fixed meaning. Each syllable is written with a hanja (Chinese) character, and parents choose the characters, and with them the meaning. The same sound can stand for very different things, so ask a Korean speaker which characters you'd use before you decide.
What is the origin of the name Soomin?
Soomin is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Mira (“wonderful”), Hanna (“grace”), Mina (“depends on the hanja chosen”) and Ari (“lion”).
Is Soomin a boy or girl name?
Soomin is a girl name.
How popular is the name Soomin?
Soomin is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2000. It peaked at #15,031 in 2000, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Soomin?
If you like Soomin, you might also like Somin. Somin is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Soomin?
Soomin is a Korean girl name whose meaning depends on the characters it's written with. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.