Megumi

Megumi is a girl's name of Japanese origin meaning “blessing; grace.” In 2024 it was given to 6 girls in the United States.

Megumi at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“blessing; grace”

About the name Megumi

Megumi belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “blessing; grace” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Megumi first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4158 in 1991, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 580 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Megumi in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#4158 in 1991
Peak year
1991
Babies named Megumi in 2024
6
Total since 1880
580

Megumi in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2770 in 1999
Babies named Megumi in 2002
3
Total since 1996
8

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Megumi mean?

Megumi means “blessing; grace” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Megumi a boy or girl name?

Megumi is a girl name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Megumi?

Megumi comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Megumi?

Megumi first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #4158 in 1991, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

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