Hiromi
Primarily a girl's name of Japanese origin with 315 recorded births. Also given to 16 boys.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and three syllables, Hiromi hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1961, with 315 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #8615, Hiromi is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Hiromi ranks #8615 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Hiromi is a girl's and boy's baby name of Japanese origin, a compound of the Japanese hiro ('generous, broad, wide') and mi ('beautiful, look, sea'), creating a name meaning 'generous beauty' or 'broad sea.' It is a classic Japanese name used for both boys and girls.
Hiromi has a flowing, musical quality that translates beautifully to Western ears. Japanese jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara — known simply as Hiromi — has brought the name international visibility through her extraordinary musical talent.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Hiromi's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Hiromi follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Hiromi's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Hiromi was #3041 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #8615, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 56 | #9198 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 84 | #11686 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 113 | #11041 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 12 | #12277 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 32 | #11275 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 8 | #7115 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 10 | #6967 | — |
The Story of Hiromi
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2004, Hiromi is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Hiromi are most likely born between 1994 and 2014.
How rare is Hiromi?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Hiromi — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1961, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 113 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Hiromi by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(32 years, 1961–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #8615 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10618 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9964 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8194 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8599 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10012 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7908 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10236 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9159 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17520 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13700 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12652 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9962 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14025 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11829 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11959 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10381 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18184 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5504 |
| 2004 | 51 | #3041 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Hiromi as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Hiromi has also been given to 16 boys in the U.S. since 1920.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1961–2024