Unisex · #1,013 in 2026

Romi

Romi is a given name and may refer to:Romi Dames, Japanese-American actress Romi Garduce, Filipino mountain climber and IT Professional in Procter and Gamble Philippines Romi Goldmuntz (1882–1960), Belgian businessman who played an essential role in the survival of the diamond business in Antwerp Romi Mayes, Canadian musician Romi Park, Japanese actress and voice actor Romi Paritzki, Israeli…

Current Rank
#1,013
Peak Rank
#1,008 (2024)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
+158%
👧 Girl peak #1,008 (2K total)
👦 Boy peak #4,553 (153 total)
👧As Girl Name
1961
First Year
2026
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#1008
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
49
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1992
First Year
2026
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#4553
Peak Rank
153
Total Count
14
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Romi

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

Romi is a given name and may refer to:Romi Dames, Japanese-American actress Romi Garduce, Filipino mountain climber and IT Professional in Procter and Gamble Philippines Romi Goldmuntz (1882–1960), Belgian businessman who played an essential role in the survival of the diamond business in Antwerp Romi Mayes, Canadian musician Romi Park, Japanese actress and voice actor Romi Paritzki, Israeli…

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The Story of Romi

As a girl name

Romi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1961, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 253 Romis were born — ranking #1,008 that year. As of 2026, Romi ranks #1,013 for girls with 250 births, rising sharply (+158% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Romis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Romi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 22 Romis were born — ranking #4,553 that year. As of 2026, Romi ranks #4,811 for boys with 21 births, rising sharply (+91% over the past five years). In total, more than 153 Romis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Romi

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Romi

What does the name Romi mean?
Romi is a given name and may refer to:Romi Dames, Japanese-American actress Romi Garduce, Filipino mountain climber and IT Professional in Procter and Gamble Philippines Romi Goldmuntz (1882–1960), Belgian businessman who played an essential role in the survival of the diamond business in Antwerp Romi Mayes, Canadian musician Romi Park, Japanese actress and voice actor Romi Paritzki, Israeli…
How popular is Romi in 2026?
In 2026, Romi ranks #1,013 among girls' names in the U.S., with 250 babies given the name that year.
When was Romi most popular?
Romi reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #1,008 that year with 253 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Romi most popular?
Romi has historically been most popular in Nebraska, Iowa, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Romi.
Is Romi a unisex name?
Yes — Romi is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 93% of Romis assigned female and 7% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Romi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Romi include Ader, Marna, Penney. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Romi

Romi is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Romi's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #1,008. Use the chart and map above to compare Romi'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.