Is Rumi a boy's or girl's name?

Rumi is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 589 recorded births.

When was Rumi most popular?

Rumi reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 118 births that year. It is currently ranked #1718 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Rumi?

Rumi is currently ranked #1718 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 778 babies since 2002.

Rumi

An uncommon Persian pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysPersianRising fast Also a pet name

#1718▲ 214in 2024

Meaning & Origin

The Latin alphabet or writing system used for Malay and Indonesian.

Rumi is a girl's and boy's baby name of Persian origin, connected to Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rumi (1207-1273), the Persian Sufi mystic poet whose works on love, God, and the human soul have been read across the world for eight centuries. Rumi means 'from Rum' (the Roman/Byzantine realm), his place of origin.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z named their daughter Rumi in 2017, vaulting the name to immediate recognition. About 780 U.S. births are recorded — still rare but rising. It's a name of profound literary and spiritual resonance.

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Popularity Over Time

Rumi has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Rumi
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	498	#1982	▲
2010s	256	#7369	▲
2000s	24	#16949	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(19 years, 2002–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Rumi
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	118	#1718	+15 (14.6%)
2023	103	#1932	-4 (-3.7%)
2022	107	#1893	+17 (18.9%)
2021	90	#2115	+10 (12.5%)
2020	80	#2254	+13 (19.4%)
2019	67	#2624	+24 (55.8%)
2018	43	#3602	+16 (59.3%)
2017	27	#5028	-1 (-3.6%)
2016	28	#4965	0
2015	28	#4961	+11 (64.7%)
2014	17	#7243	-3 (-15.0%)
2013	20	#6428	+9 (81.8%)
2012	11	#10302	+2 (22.2%)
2011	9	#11968	+3 (50.0%)
2010	6	#16567	+1 (20.0%)
2009	5	#19640	-3 (-37.5%)
2007	8	#13677	+3 (60.0%)
2006	5	#19455	-1 (-16.7%)
2002	6	#15023	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Rumi as a Boy's Name

Rumi is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 589 recorded births since 2004.

#2146

Current rank

589

Total births

2024

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Rumi be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Rumi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1718. As a boy's name, it ranks #2146.

Rumi has two lives

Rumi, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2002–2024) · Methodology