Azumi
A girl's name of Japanese origin with 85 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A female given name from Japanese.
Azumi is a girl's baby name of Japanese origin, meaning 'safe,' 'comfortable haven,' or 'peaceful harbor,' written with kanji combining 安 (peaceful) and 澄 (clear) or similar combinations. It was also the name of an ancient Japanese seafaring clan, the Azumi people.
Azumi has a clean, melodic quality that travels well across cultures. It's a traditional Japanese name with both historical clan associations and a beautiful meaning of peaceful safety — a deeply comforting sentiment for any parent to bestow on a child.
EtymologyShow more
Azumi appeared in SSA records in 2005, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Japanese roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 85 recorded births, Azumi has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Azumi has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 28 | #11645 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 27 | #13979 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 30 | #14320 | — |
The Story of Azumi
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Azumi is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Azumi are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Azumi?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Azumi — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2000s with 30 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Azumi by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 2005–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #12317 |
| 2023 | 16 | #6969 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15650 |
| 2017 | 7 | #12918 |
| 2014 | 5 | #16943 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12385 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13671 |
| 2009 | 13 | #8973 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15683 |
| 2007 | 6 | #15771 |
| 2005 | 5 | #16851 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2005–2024