UK boy's name
Jomei
A Japanese given name meaning "admiring brightness" or "becoming light".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jomei is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jomei popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Jomei is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Jomei. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jomei ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 3 boys were registered as Jomei.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jomei as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2023
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Jomei mean?
The name Jomei has its origins in Japan, dating back to the Nara period (710-794 CE). It is derived from the Japanese words "jo" meaning "constant" or "unchanging," and "mei" meaning "bright" or "shining." Together, the name Jomei can be interpreted as "constant brightness" or "unwavering light."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Jomei was for Emperor Jomei, the 35th emperor of Japan, who reigned from 629 to 641 CE. His birth name was Naka no Ōe, but he took the reign name Jomei upon ascending to the throne. During his reign, he promoted Buddhism in Japan and oversaw the construction of several significant Buddhist temples.
In the 12th century, Jomei was the name of a prominent Buddhist monk and scholar. Jomei Shōnin (1151-1225) was a revered figure in the Tendai Buddhist tradition and authored several influential texts on Buddhist teachings and practices.
Another noteworthy figure with the name Jomei was Jomei Omezu (1608-1670), a renowned Japanese swordsmith and blacksmith during the early Edo period. His swords and other metalwork were highly prized for their exceptional quality and craftsmanship.
In more recent history, Jomei Torō (1870-1953) was a Japanese politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Japan from 1924 to 1927. He played a significant role in shaping Japan's foreign policy during the turbulent interwar period.
Jomei Yamahata (1888-1957) was a Japanese military officer and politician who served as the Governor-General of Korea during the late stages of Japanese colonial rule over the Korean Peninsula from 1944 to 1945.
While the name Jomei has its roots in ancient Japan, it has been used throughout history by individuals from various backgrounds, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and significance of this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Jomei by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jomei was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jomei
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jomei: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jomei in the UK right now?
In 2023, Jomei was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jomei most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 3 babies registered as Jomei in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jomei?
A Japanese given name meaning "admiring brightness" or "becoming light".
How many people are called Jomei in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Jomei across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.