Yumi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Yumi is a Japanese name that can mean 'reason,' 'beauty,' or 'archery,' depending on the kanji used. It has evolved from historical forms like Yumiko and Yumie. The name does not have biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 20th century. Today, Yumi is viewed positively, representing elegance and grace, and is associated with several notable individuals.
The name Yumi is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Yumi has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Yumi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9775th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6814th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6782nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6990th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4256th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Yumi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Yumi"
Pronunciation
/juːmi/
Origin
Japanese
Etymology
The name Yumi can mean 'reason,' 'beauty,' or 'archery,' depending on the kanji characters used to write it.
Meaning
reason, beauty, archery
Language Evolution
Yumiko, Yumie, Yumiho
Historical Usage
Yumi has gained popularity as a feminine name in Japan since the 20th century and has been used in various cultural contexts.
Variants & Derivatives
Yumiko, Yumiho, Yumie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Yumi is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with grace and beauty in Japanese culture.
Famous People
Yumi Matsutoya, Yumi Asou, Yumi Hirasawa
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Yumi"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Yumi"
"Yumi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9775th of 12526 | 16 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6814th of 19264 | 103 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6782nd of 27321 | 178 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6990th of 35406 | 265 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4256th of 30306 | 405 |
Regional Popularity of "Yumi" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Yumi" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
75.49% 3053rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
60.19% 3802nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
55.21% 4120th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
61.09% 2741st/4487 |
76.47% 5217th/6822 |
41.94% 2632nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Yumi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Yumi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.