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Rumani

roo-MAH-nee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern variant of Romany or a form of Romani, referring to the Romani people or derived from the Latin Roma, meaning 'from Rome'.

2025 rank (girls)
#1,942
Babies named in 2025
99
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 16,235 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #1,942 for girls today.

Popularity of Rumani since 2023

Babies named Rumani per year in U.S. Social Security records.

3775112Most births 2024Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2020s300

Meaning & origin

Rumani is a modern addition to the baby name landscape, first recorded in the United States in 2023. In its peak year of 2024, it ranked 1942nd nationally, with approximately 1 in 16,235 newborn girls receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been stable, and it has appeared most frequently in South Carolina, Georgia, and Michigan. As a contemporary coinage with possible connections to the Romani people or the Latin Roma, Rumani offers a melodic and distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that feels both fresh and grounded in cultural resonance.

Rumani first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2023, likely as a respelling of Romany or Romani. The name may draw from the Romani people, or it could be a modern coinage influenced by place names like Romania or the Latin Roma. Its exact derivation is unclear due to its recent emergence.

Where Rumani is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Rumi

Variants: Romany, Romani

Sibling names for Rumani

Names that share Rumani's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Amara, Safiya, Zara, Maya, Lila

Brothers: Zion, Kai, Milan, Rohan, Elio

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Rumani mean?
The meaning of Rumani is uncertain. It may be a variant of Romany or Romani, which can refer to the Romani people or derive from the Latin word for 'from Rome.'
How popular is the name Rumani?
Rumani first appeared in U.S. records in 2023 and ranked 1942nd in 2024, with about 1 in 16,235 newborns given the name that year.
Is Rumani a boy or girl name?
Rumani is primarily used as a girl's name.