Names Starting With R
UnisexJapanese#450 in 2025
Rumi
Rumi is a unisex name of Japanese origin meaning “Beauty, flow (Japanese); also the Persian poet Rumi.” It ranked #450 in the United States in 2025.
Pronunciation
ROO-mee
Meaning & Origin
The name Rumi means “Beauty, flow (Japanese); also the Persian poet Rumi.” It comes from the Japanese language tradition.
Beyoncé named her daughter Rumi after the 13th-century Persian poet. In Japanese, it means 'beauty' and 'flow.' Bridges Eastern and Western cultures.
Popularity Over Time
#4902024
#4502025
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #450 |
| 2024 | #490 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
Famous People Named Rumi
- Rumi Carter
- Rumi (poet)
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