Yomii
A Japanese name meaning "reading" or "learning to read".
Name Census estimates that about 70 living Americans carry the first name Yomii. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yomii today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yomii births was 2021 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yomii. 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 Yomii. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
70
~ 1 in 4,896,491 Americans
Peak year
2021
27 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,034
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Yomii: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yomii 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 Yomii 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 | 0 | 70 | 70 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yomii
The name Yomii has its roots in the ancient Mesopotamian civilization, traced back to the Sumerian language spoken in the region now known as Iraq. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "yomi," which translates to "eternal" or "everlasting." The name was likely given to children as a wish for a long and prosperous life.
During the height of the Sumerian civilization, around 3000 BCE, the name Yomii was prominently used, as evidenced by cuneiform inscriptions found on clay tablets and other archaeological remnants. These inscriptions often depicted individuals with the name Yomii in positions of prominence, suggesting it was a respected and esteemed name among the Sumerians.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Yomii was a high-ranking priestess who lived in the city of Ur during the reign of King Shulgi (2094–2047 BCE). Her name, Yomii-basti, was inscribed on a ceremonial chalice, indicating her significance in the religious and cultural life of the region.
In the later Babylonian period, around 1800 BCE, the name Yomii appeared in various forms, such as Yomiya and Yomiyu, in several cuneiform texts, including legal documents and royal annals. One notable figure from this era was Yomii-Marduk, a prominent merchant and landowner whose name was recorded in a contract from the reign of King Hammurabi.
As civilizations rose and fell, the name Yomii spread across the ancient world, appearing in various cultures and languages. In ancient Greece, around 500 BCE, there was a philosopher named Yomii of Croton, who was known for his teachings on the concept of immortality and the eternal nature of the soul, perhaps reflecting the original meaning of the name.
During the medieval period, the name Yomii was found in various regions of the Middle East and Central Asia. One notable individual was Yomii al-Din, a renowned Persian scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the eternal cycle of life, were widely celebrated in his time.
Throughout history, the name Yomii has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, each adding their own unique imprint to its legacy. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its essence as a symbol of endurance and eternity has remained constant, reflecting the enduring human desire for a life well-lived and a legacy that transcends time.
People
Yomii + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yomii as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yomii: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yomii?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 70 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yomii 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 4,896,491 US residents.
Is Yomii a common name?
We classify Yomii as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 70 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yomii most popular?
The single biggest year for Yomii was 2021, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yomii is about 4 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 Yomii in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yomii a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yomii in the SSA data are female. 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 Yomii still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yomii 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 Yomii 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 are named Yomii?
Find out how many people have the name Yomii on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.