Azumi

Q: What is the origin of Azumi?

Azumi is of Japanese origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Azumi a girl name?

Azumi is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Safe Dwelling"

A Japanese name associated with place and clan references, often interpreted with meanings of safety and residence.

Themes:japanplacecalm

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Popularity History of Azumi

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#12317Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Azumi did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Azumi Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Azumi.

6 ideas

Nickname

azuy

Nickname

azum

Nickname

zumi

Nickname

azumiy

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Azumi mean?

Azumi means "Safe Dwelling". A Japanese name associated with place and clan references, often interpreted with meanings of safety and residence.

What is the origin of Azumi?

Azumi is of Japanese origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Azumi?

According to the latest SSA data, Azumi is currently ranked #12317 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Azumi a girl name?

Azumi is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Azumi?

Popular nicknames for Azumi include az, AZ, azuy, azum, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Azumi?

There are many names similar to Azumi in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginJapanese

Syllables3

Length5 letters

US Rank#12317

Trend→ Stable

Starts withA

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akira Aizen Akai Akari Akio

Sisters

Aiko Akari Akemi Akiko Akyra

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