UK boy's name
Omi
A unisex Hindu name meaning "small bud" or "Sanskrit for master.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Omi is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Omi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3990, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2009 to 2021. 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.
Omi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Omi. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Omi ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 4 boys were registered as Omi.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Omi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3990
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2021
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Omi mean?
The name Omi has its origins in the Japanese language. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese word "omi," which means "beauty" or "beauty of life." The name's earliest recorded use dates back to the 8th century CE, during the Nara period in Japan.
In ancient Japanese culture, the name Omi was often associated with grace, elegance, and admiration for nature's beauty. It was a popular name among the aristocratic class and was frequently given to daughters born into noble families.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Omi was Omi no Mabuchi, a renowned Japanese poet who lived during the late Heian period (794-1185 CE). Her poetry, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the changing seasons, was highly acclaimed and influential in Japanese literary circles.
Another notable figure with the name Omi was Omi Koshiro (1834-1913), a prominent Japanese samurai and martial artist. He was a master of various traditional Japanese martial arts, including kenjutsu (swordsmanship) and jujutsu (unarmed combat). Omi Koshiro played a significant role in preserving and promoting these ancient fighting techniques.
In the realm of Japanese mythology, the name Omi is associated with the goddess of beauty and fertility, Omikami. According to ancient legends, Omikami was revered for her ability to bestow beauty and grace upon those who worshipped her.
The name Omi also appears in religious texts and scriptures associated with Japanese Buddhism. In the 13th century, there was a Buddhist nun named Omi no Naishi, who was renowned for her spiritual wisdom and teachings on compassion and mindfulness.
Another historical figure with the name Omi was Omi Kojo (1608-1666), a skilled Japanese painter and calligrapher who lived during the Edo period. His works, which often depicted scenes from nature and traditional Japanese life, were highly acclaimed for their delicate brushwork and attention to detail.
Throughout its long history, the name Omi has been associated with beauty, grace, and a deep appreciation for the natural world, reflecting the cultural values and traditions of ancient Japan.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Omi over time
The chart below shows babies named Omi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Omi, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Omi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Omi 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 | #3990 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4810 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Omi
- Oliver 157,197
- Oscar 67,495
- Owen 33,517
- Ollie 13,193
- Oakley 9,838
- Omar 6,823
- Otis 6,395
- Oskar 4,827
- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
- Osian 3,145
- Owain 2,310
FAQ
Omi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Omi in the UK right now?
In 2021, Omi was ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Omi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 4 babies registered as Omi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Omi?
A unisex Hindu name meaning "small bud" or "Sanskrit for master.".
How many people are called Omi in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Omi across the 3 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.