Rumi: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
In Japanese it means beauty and flow, while in Persian it honors the beloved 13th-century poet whose words still move the world.
- Origin
- Japanese/Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #710
- Peak
- #680 in 2022
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Rumi Means
Rumi is a unisex name of Japanese/Persian origin. In Japanese it means beauty and flow, while in Persian it honors the beloved 13th-century poet whose words still move the world.
How Popular Rumi Is
Rumi currently ranks #710 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #680 in 2022. It is rising.
Good to Know About Rumi
- Beyonce and Jay-Z named their daughter Rumi, after the Persian poet.
- Rumi (Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi) is the best-selling poet in the United States.
- In Japan, Rumi is a traditional girls' name meaning lapis lazuli beauty.
Questions About Rumi
What does Rumi mean?
Rumi is a unisex name of Japanese/Persian origin. In Japanese it means beauty and flow, while in Persian it honors the beloved 13th-century poet whose words still move the world.
How popular is Rumi?
Rumi currently ranks #710 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #680 in 2022. It is rising.
Where does Rumi come from?
Rumi comes from Japanese/Persian roots. Beyonce and Jay-Z named their daughter Rumi, after the Persian poet.
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