Girl · #10,241 in 2026

Kuromi

Kuromi is a mascot character owned by Sanrio and the darker counterpart to My Melody. She debuted in the 2005 anime series Onegai My Melody. She is presented as a rebellious character with a criminal streak and a hidden girly side. The creator of her character design is unclear, with Onegai My Melody studio Studio Comet and Sanrio having two different claims as to her designer.

Current Rank
#10,241
Peak Rank
#10,241 (2024)
Total Babies
14
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2023
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#10241
Peak Rank
14
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kuromi

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

Kuromi is a mascot character owned by Sanrio and the darker counterpart to My Melody. She debuted in the 2005 anime series Onegai My Melody. She is presented as a rebellious character with a criminal streak and a hidden girly side. The creator of her character design is unclear, with Onegai My Melody studio Studio Comet and Sanrio having two different claims as to her designer.

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The Story of Kuromi

Kuromi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2023, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 9 Kuromis were born — ranking #10,241 that year. As of 2026, Kuromi ranks #10,241 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 14 Kuromis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kuromi

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

  • Chromie
  • Chromy
  • Creamy
  • Crummy
  • Crony
  • Chroma
  • Croney
  • Chromo
  • Crimi
  • Cromie
  • Crummey
  • Croma

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kuromi

What does the name Kuromi mean?
Kuromi is a mascot character owned by Sanrio and the darker counterpart to My Melody. She debuted in the 2005 anime series Onegai My Melody. She is presented as a rebellious character with a criminal streak and a hidden girly side. The creator of her character design is unclear, with Onegai My Melody studio Studio Comet and Sanrio having two different claims as to her designer.
How popular is Kuromi in 2026?
In 2026, Kuromi ranks #10,241 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Kuromi most popular?
Kuromi reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #10,241 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Kuromi a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kuromi is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Kuromi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kuromi include Achsah, Miona, Gaya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Kuromi

Kuromi is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2023 and has accumulated 14 births in the dataset. Kuromi's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #10,241. Use the chart and map above to compare Kuromi'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.