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“From the poet Jalal ad-Din Rumi — 'of Rum' (Anatolia); also a Japanese name” — Persian; also Japanese origin
Boy's name · #1931 in the US (2025) · Trending
Rumi is moving up the charts. First recorded in 2004, it stood at #1931 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 670 boys have been named Rumi along the way. About 64% of babies named Rumi in recent years have been girls.
Around the world: about 1 in 5,500 boys in Sweden (2025) · about 1 in 6,300 boys in Belgium (2025) · about 1 in 7,400 boys in England & Wales (2025).
Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 4 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.
Among 78 notable people named Rumi:
Entertainers appear 4.22× more often than among typical names — e.g. Rumi Jaffery, Indian film director (born 1974).
Similar names: Eesa · Rune · Sami · Jasani · Rami · Rakan
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