Violet flower
In Japanese, Sumire is most commonly written with the kanji for 'violet' (the flower). The name evokes the delicate beauty of the purple blossom and has been a popular choice for girls in Japan for generations.
Less common today
Sumire isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,481 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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