Holding steady, #3,577 for girls today.
Popularity of Mayumi since 1963
Babies named Mayumi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 56 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 72 |
| 2000s | 122 |
| 2010s | 190 |
| 2020s | 171 |
Meaning & origin
Mayumi is a Japanese feminine name that entered U.S. records in 1963 and has maintained a quiet, stable presence ever since. With a rank of 3577 in 2025, it is given to roughly 1 in every 38,268 newborns, a rarity that appeals to parents seeking an authentic Japanese name with poetic flexibility. The name's meaning depends entirely on the kanji characters chosen, ranging from "true bow" (真弓) to richer combinations involving beauty and wisdom. Its peak year was 2025, suggesting a slight uptick, though the trajectory remains stable. The only top state for the name is California, home to the largest Japanese American population. This understated name carries cross-cultural resonance without being trendy, making it a subtle choice for families valuing heritage and meaning.
Mayumi is a Japanese feminine name composed of two elements. The first element may derive from various characters such as 真 (ma) meaning "true, real" or 愛 (ma) meaning "love, affection". The second element is often 弓 (yumi) meaning "bow" (the weapon), or 美 (mi) meaning "beauty" when the name is written as 真弓. Alternate kanji combinations yield different meanings, e.g., 真由美 (ma + yu + mi) where 由 (yu) means "reason, cause" and 美 (mi) "beauty". The name has been used in Japan since at least the mid-20th century.
Where Mayumi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mayu, Mimi
Sibling names for Mayumi
Names that share Mayumi's style, for a brother or sister.
