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A free baby name finder with 5,000+ curated names and meanings that feel like stories. Filter by origin, style, and letter. See popularity trends. Save the ones that make your heart skip.
17 names
Rumi
unisex#710▲ RisingJapanese/PersianBeyonce and Jay-Z named their daughter Rumi, after the Persian poet.
Umi
unisex#11795▬ SteadyJapaneseUmi is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
Vumile
girlZuluIt exudes elegance and sophistication.
Wumi
girlYorubaWumi is a name from the Yoruba people of West Africa.
Kazumi
girl#16194▲ RisingJapaneseKazumi has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Sumire
girl#17076▼ FallingJapaneseSumire is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
Umi
girl#10111▼ FallingJapaneseUmi is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
Olumide
boy#10207▲ RisingYorubaOlumide has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Pelumi
girlYorubaPelumi is a name from the Yoruba people of West Africa.
Bhumi
girl#13617▼ FallingSanskritBhumi is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
Dumisani
boyZuluIt's recognized and loved across many cultures worldwide.
Fumihiro
boyJapaneseFumihiro is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
Fumiko
girl#11519JapaneseAt its most popular, Fumiko reached #956 in the U.S. in 1923.
Izumi
unisexJapaneseIzumi is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
Izumi
girl#12554▼ FallingJapaneseIzumi is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
Yumi
girl#4717▼ FallingJapaneseYumi is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
Takumi
boy#8559▼ FallingJapaneseTakumi is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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How to Choose a Baby Name
Start with what moves you. Some parents choose names that honor family or culture. Others are drawn to a sound, a meaning, or a feeling they cannot quite explain. There is no wrong way to begin.
Say the name out loud. Try it with your last name, with a middle name, in a whisper and a shout. Names live in the mouth before they live on paper. Try the nickname test: what will friends call them on the playground?
Consider the meaning. A name with a story gives your child something to carry with them, a tiny origin myth they can return to whenever they wonder who they are.
Tips for Narrowing Your List
The Shortlist Method
Each partner picks ten names independently. Compare lists and see where you overlap. The shared names are your starting five.
The 24-Hour Test
Live with your top pick for a full day. Use it in sentences, imagine calling it across a room. If it still feels right at bedtime, it belongs on the final list.
The Initials Check
Write out first, middle, and last initials together. Make sure they do not accidentally spell something you would rather avoid.