Rumi

Rumi is a girl's name of Japanese origin meaning “Glory of the Faith.” In 2024 it was given to 118 girls in the United States.

Rumi at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“Glory of the Faith”
Pronunciation
/ɹuːmiː/

About the name Rumi

Rumi belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “Glory of the Faith” — 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, Rumi first appears in Social Security records in 2002. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1718 in 2024, and in 2024 118 babies received the name — 778 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rumi in US records

First recorded (US)
2002
Best US rank
#1718 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Rumi in 2024
118
Total since 1880
778

Rumi in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#1028 in 2025
Babies named Rumi in 2025
33
Total since 1996
184

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rumi mean?

Rumi means “Glory of the Faith” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Rumi a boy or girl name?

Rumi is a girl name. In 2024, 118 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rumi?

Rumi comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Rumi?

Rumi first appears in US records in 2002. Its best-ever ranking was #1718 in 2024, and 118 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Rumi?

Rumi is pronounced /ɹuːmiː/ (IPA).

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