Tsumugi
Meaningspun silk thread · Japanese
Tsumugi is a Japanese girl name meaning “spun silk thread”. 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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- GenerationTsumugi is having its moment right now. Most Tsumugis are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- HistoryTsumugi first shows up in US birth records in 2023, 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, 2023–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Tsumugi
Tsumugi is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “spun silk thread”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. 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: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 Tsumugi
What does the name Tsumugi mean?
Tsumugi means “spun silk thread” and comes from Japanese. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Ivalu (“sinew thread”).
What is the origin of the name Tsumugi?
Tsumugi is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).
Is Tsumugi a boy or girl name?
Tsumugi is a girl name.
How popular is the name Tsumugi?
Tsumugi is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #15,194 in 2023, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Tsumugi?
If you like Tsumugi, you might also like Ivalu.
What should I know before naming my baby Tsumugi?
Tsumugi is a Japanese girl name meaning “spun silk thread”. 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.