Sea or ocean; beauty
In Japanese, Umi is most commonly written with the kanji for 'sea' or 'ocean'. It can also be formed using different kanji combinations, such as those meaning 'excellent beauty'. It is a nature-inspired name that evokes a sense of vastness and serenity.
Less common today
Umi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,374 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
A main character and member of the idol group ΞΌ's Β· Love Live! School Idol Project
One of the three Magic Knights Β· Magic Knight Rayearth
The protagonist of the Studio Ghibli film Β· From Up on Poppy Hill
