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Sumire

/ soo-MEE-reh /
Girl Japanese 3 syllables
Meaning
Sumire means Violet (Japanese).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Japanese
Pronunciation
soo-MEE-reh
Popularity of Sumire in the US, 1880–2025
20002020

Sumire first appears in US records in 1994. It peaked in 2018, when 11 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Sumire popular?

Rising Sumire has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.

US babies given the name Sumire, by decade
2020s 26
2010s 61
2000s 17
1990s 10

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Sumire mean?

Sumire is the Japanese word for the violet flower.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sumire mean?

Sumire means Violet. Sumire is the Japanese word for the violet flower.

What is the origin of the name Sumire?

Sumire is of Japanese origin.

How do you pronounce Sumire?

Sumire is pronounced “soo-MEE-reh.”

Is Sumire a boy or a girl name?

Sumire is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Sumire a popular name right now?

Sumire has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.

When was the name Sumire most popular?

Sumire was most popular in 2018, when about 11 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Sumire?

Names similar to Sumire include Nao, Honoka, Riko, Kiku, Koharu.

What names go well with Sumire?

Japanese names that pair well with Sumire include Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren, Nami.