Kuromi Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: koo-ROH-mee /kuːˈroʊmi/
Origin: Japanese; English
Meaning: black (Japanese); derived from 'cute' (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese culture, 'kuromi' translates to 'black' and is often associated with characters that embody a mischievous or playful spirit. The name is also linked to a popular Sanrio character, Kuromi, who is known for her punk rock aesthetic and playful attitude.
In English, the name can be interpreted as a playful take on the word 'cute,' reflecting a modern trend in naming that emphasizes charm and personality.
Fictional characters named Kuromi
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Kuromi — Sanrio.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kuromi was first seen in the United States in 2023.
Kuromi has ranked as high as #1351 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Kuromi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Kuromi is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kuromi was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Kuromi
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kuromi.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2023 | 5 |