Sumi Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSOO-mee / suːmiJapanese; Indian
Meaning
Japanese: 'clear'; Indian: 'essence'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japan, Sumi can be associated with various meanings depending on the kanji used. It is often used as a feminine name. In India, Sumi is sometimes a diminutive of names like Sumitra or Sumana, reflecting cultural practices of using shorter forms of longer names.
Trend Summary
Sumi has seen a modest presence in the U.S., with occasional spikes in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sumiya
International Variants
- Sumi (Japanese)
- Sumi (Hindi)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sumi was first seen in the United States in 1916. Sumi has ranked as high as #887 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Sumi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sumi (1924)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |