Declining since 2012, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Ayumi since 1966
Babies named Ayumi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 48 |
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 147 |
| 2010s | 202 |
| 2020s | 119 |
Meaning & origin
Ayumi is a Japanese name with a poetic meaning, rooted in the concepts of 'walking' and 'beauty.' It has seen limited use in the United States, where it first appeared in records in 1966. The name reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking 7,133, with about 1 in 107,151 female births. Since 2012, its usage has been declining. As a name that is deeply connected to Japanese culture, it is most commonly given to girls. Ayumi's gentle sound and meaningful etymology make it appealing to families seeking a distinctive name with cultural significance.
Ayumi is a Japanese name derived from the word 歩 (ayu) meaning 'walk' or 'step' combined with 美 (mi) meaning 'beauty,' or directly from 歩美, a compound of 'walk' and 'beauty.' It has been used as a given name in Japan since the post-war period, gaining modest popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The name is often chosen for its delicate sound and positive connotations of life's journey.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ayu, Yumi, Ayumi-chan
Sibling names for Ayumi
Names that share Ayumi's style, for a brother or sister.
