Declining since 2022, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Omi since 2006
Babies named Omi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 13 |
| 2010s | 19 | 26 |
| 2020s | 71 | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Omi is a rare, modern unisex name that entered U.S. records in 2016 and saw its highest popularity in 2023. With a rank of 8,362 in 2025, it is given to roughly 1 in every 133,939 newborns. Its trajectory has been falling since 2022, suggesting a brief spike in interest that is now waning. The name's origins are uncertain; it may be a Japanese given name, a Hebrew short form, or a modern invention. Its top states are not recorded, indicating it is spread thinly across the country. As a newly adopted name with multiple possible roots, Omi offers a simple, melodic option for parents seeking something distinctive.
The name Omi has multiple possible derivations. As a modern coinage, it may be a standalone name or a diminutive of names like Omri (Hebrew 'my sheaf') or Omelia (a variant of Amelia). It also appears as a Japanese given name, where it can mean 'ocean' (海) or 'beautiful' (美) depending on the kanji. Its use in the United States is very recent, with first recorded appearances in the 2010s.
Sibling names for Omi
Names that share Omi's style, for a brother or sister.
