Yoshimi
Gender-neutral name · Japanese
Meaningoften good beauty · Japanese
Yoshimi is a Japanese gender-neutral name often meaning “good 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. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Yoshimi would score 15 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
- GenerationYoshimi peaked in 1915, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- HistoryYoshimi first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
US births per million girls, 1915–2025
US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Yoshimi
Yoshimi is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin meaning “often good beauty”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, 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
More Japanese names
- Girl name: Naomi · pleasantness
- Girl name: Noa · movement
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Girl name: Reina · queen
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Girl name: Aya · sign, verse
Questions about the name Yoshimi
What does the name Yoshimi mean?
Yoshimi means “often good beauty” and comes from Japanese. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Zayn (“beauty, grace”), Astrid (“divine beauty”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Kiyomi (“often pure beauty”).
What is the origin of the name Yoshimi?
Yoshimi is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Asa (“healer”) and Rio (“river”).
Is Yoshimi a boy or girl name?
Both. Yoshimi 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 Yoshimi?
Yoshimi is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1989. It peaked at #3,795 in 1915, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Yoshimi?
If you like Yoshimi, you might also like Zayn, Astrid, Zain and Kiyomi.
What should I know before naming my baby Yoshimi?
Yoshimi is a Japanese gender-neutral name often meaning “good 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. 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.