unisex name
Yoshimi
yoh-SHEE-mee (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 100
Yoshimi is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 35% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1989 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Yoshimi is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1923, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Yoshimi Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 60 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 7 |
How Popular Is Yoshimi?
In 1989, Yoshimi was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Yoshimi Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Yoshimi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yoshimi Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yoshimi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yoshimi
- Japanese yoh-SHEE-mee
Sibling Names for Yoshimi
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yoshimi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yoshimi
How popular is the name Yoshimi?
In 1989, Yoshimi was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Yoshimi a girl's or a boy's name?
Yoshimi is used for both girls and boys. About 35% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Yoshimi?
Yoshimi has 3 syllables.
When was Yoshimi most popular?
Yoshimi peaked in 1923, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.