Bumi
An Indonesian name meaning "Earth" or "land".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Bumi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Bumi today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bumi births was 2020 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bumi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Bumi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2020
6 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#10,803
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Bumi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Bumi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bumi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Bumi
The given name Bumi has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient and classical language of the Indian subcontinent. In Sanskrit, the word "bumi" means "earth" or "land." The name is believed to have been derived from this Sanskrit word and has been used in various cultures and regions influenced by Sanskrit and Hindu traditions.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Bumi is found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it is sometimes used as a symbolic representation of the earth or as a personification of the earth goddess. In these texts, Bumi is often depicted as a nurturing and fertile figure, closely associated with nature and the cycles of life.
The name Bumi has been particularly prevalent in the Indonesian archipelago, where it has been used for centuries. In Indonesian culture, the name is often given to children as a way to invoke a connection with the earth and nature. It is believed to bring blessings of abundance, fertility, and grounding.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Bumi:
1. Bumi Mantra (c. 11th century CE): A Hindu sage and scholar from the Javanese Mataram Kingdom, known for his contributions to literature and philosophy.
2. Bumi Adipati (c. 16th century CE): A Javanese prince and military leader who played a significant role in the Demak Sultanate's expansion and resistance against Portuguese colonization.
3. Bumi Sindo (1635-1703): A prominent Balinese Hindu scholar and writer who authored several important works on Balinese culture, religion, and philosophy.
4. Bumi Nala (1809-1868): A Javanese prince and poet from the Yogyakarta Sultanate, renowned for his literary works and contributions to the preservation of Javanese culture.
5. Bumi Pradnyana (1928-2010): An Indonesian novelist, playwright, and cultural figure who played a significant role in the development of modern Indonesian literature.
While the name Bumi has its roots in the Sanskrit language and Hindu traditions, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among those with an interest in nature, spirituality, and environmental consciousness. However, its historical and cultural significance remains deeply rooted in the regions and traditions of the Indian subcontinent and the Indonesian archipelago.
People
Bumi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bumi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bumi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bumi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bumi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Bumi a common name?
We classify Bumi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bumi most popular?
The single biggest year for Bumi was 2020, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bumi is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Bumi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bumi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bumi in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Bumi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bumi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Bumi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Bumi?
Want to know how many people share the name Bumi? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.