Unisex · #9,521 in 2026

Harumi

Harumi Japanese given name. Although the name can be given to both sexes, it is more commonly used by females.

Current Rank
#9,521
Peak Rank
#2,899 (1920)
Total Babies
294
5-Yr Trend
-12%
👧 Girl peak #2,899 (294 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,867 (21 total)
👧As Girl Name
1914
First Year
2024
Last Year
1920
Peak Year
#2899
Peak Rank
294
Total Count
39
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1916
First Year
1929
Last Year
1924
Peak Year
#3867
Peak Rank
21
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Harumi

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Harumi Japanese given name. Although the name can be given to both sexes, it is more commonly used by females.

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The Story of Harumi

As a girl name

Harumi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1914, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 11 Harumis were born — ranking #2,899 that year. As of 2026, Harumi ranks #9,521 for girls with 10 births, gradually falling (-12%). In total, more than 294 Harumis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Harumi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 6 Harumis were born — ranking #3,867 that year. As of 2026, Harumi ranks #3,959 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Harumis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Harumi

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Edo Harumi ( エド・はるみ ; born 1964) , Japanese comedian, actress and graduate student
  • Aisha Harumi Tochigi ( 杤木 愛シャ 暖望 ; born 1996) , Japanese model and beauty pageant titleholder
  • Harumi Fujita ( 藤田 晴美 ; born 1961) , Japanese composer
  • Harumi Fujita (archaeologist) ( 藤田 はるみ ; born 1954) , Japanese researcher of Mexican archaeology
  • Harumi Hanayagi ( 花柳 はるみ ; 1896–1962) , Japanese film and stage actress
  • Harumi Hiroyama ( 弘山 晴美 ; born 1968) , Japanese long-distance runner
  • Harumi Honda ( 本田 晴美 ; born 1963) , Japanese former track cyclist
  • Harumi Ikoma ( 生駒 治美 ; born 1970) , Japanese voice actress and narrator

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Names that sound like Harumi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Harumi is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harumi

What does the name Harumi mean?
Harumi Japanese given name. Although the name can be given to both sexes, it is more commonly used by females.
How popular is Harumi in 2026?
In 2026, Harumi ranks #9,521 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Harumi most popular?
Harumi reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #2,899 that year with 11 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Harumi most popular?
Harumi has historically been most popular in Hawaii, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Harumi.
Is Harumi a unisex name?
Yes — Harumi is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 93% of Harumis assigned female and 7% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Harumi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Harumi include Louisiana, Zennie, Cellie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Harumi

Harumi is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 294 births in the dataset. Harumi's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #2,899. Use the chart and map above to compare Harumi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.