UK name, mostly girls
Romi
A masculine Japanese name meaning "beauty" or "gorgeous child".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 159 boys.
Romi is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Romi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #439, with 97 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 97 births.
This profile covers 500 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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.
Romi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 699 living people in the UK are called Romi. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Romi ranked #439 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 97 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 97 girls were registered as Romi.
- • Romi ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #72 in 2024.
- • Romi is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 699 living people in the UK are estimated to have Romi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 75.9% of Romi registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#439
2024
Births in 2024
97
Latest year
Peak year
2024
97 births
Estimated living
699
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Romi
In England and Wales birth records, Romi has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 24.1% of registrations are for boys and 75.9% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Romi registered for boys
- Ranked #1,282 in 2024
- 21 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (32 births)
Romi registered for girls
- Ranked #439 in 2024
- 97 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (97 births)
Meaning
What does Romi mean?
The name Romi is a variation of the name Romy, which has its origins in the ancient Greek language. It is derived from the Greek word "romos," meaning "strong" or "vigorous." The name was popular in ancient Greece and was often given to boys born into families of warriors or those with a strong military background.
In ancient times, the name Romi was often associated with strength, courage, and bravery. It was believed that those who bore this name would grow up to be formidable fighters and leaders. The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 5th century BC, when it was mentioned in a Greek play by the playwright Aeschylus.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Romi. One of the earliest was Romi of Cyzicus (c. 200 BC), a Greek philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of geometry. Another was Romi the Elder (c. 50 AD), a Roman historian and writer who chronicled the early years of the Roman Empire.
During the Middle Ages, the name Romi became popular in parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Romi de Villeneuve (c. 1170 - 1246), a French troubadour and poet who was renowned for his love songs and ballads.
In more recent times, the name Romi has been associated with several notable figures. For example, Romi Bhabha (1909 - 1966) was an Indian architect and urban planner who played a key role in the development of modern architecture in India. Romi Khosla (1924 - 2008) was an Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur who is credited with introducing modern fashion to India.
Another notable figure was Romi Devi (1909 - 1988), an Indian freedom fighter and social activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. She was also a prominent advocate for women's rights and worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for women in India.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Romi over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Romi in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Romi, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 97 births in 2024, compared with 97 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Romi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Romi 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 | #694 | 301 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2635 | 109 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2726 | 75 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2819 | 15 | 3 |
Geography
Where Romi is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Romi. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Romi ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #72 in 2024.
Across the UK
Romi in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#72 in 2024
14 years of NRS records, 189 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#337 in 2024
4 years of NISRA records, 13 total registered
Related
Names similar to Romi
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Romi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Romi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Romi was ranked #439 for girls in England and Wales, with 97 births registered.
When was Romi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 97 babies registered as Romi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Romi?
A masculine Japanese name meaning "beauty" or "gorgeous child".
How many people are called Romi in the UK?
A total of 500 babies have been registered as Romi across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 189 more in Scotland and 13 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Romi most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Romi ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #72 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.