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Yume

“Yume is a Japanese given name meaning "dream," derived from the Japanese word 夢 (yume) with roots in Old Japanese language.”

Japanese · Girl · 1 syllable

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#15,143
TrendStable
Peak year2008
Syllables1
OriginJapanese
LanguageJapanese
CultureJapanese
Letters4
Numerology1 Chaldean 7
Global rank#16

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Yume

Yume is a Japanese given name meaning "dream," derived from the Japanese word 夢 (yume) with roots in Old Japanese language.

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Etymology

Yume is a Japanese given name meaning "dream," derived from the Japanese word 夢 (yume) with roots in Old Japanese language. The name is primarily used in Japan and has been borne by various notable individuals in Japanese culture, though it carries no specific religious significance.

Yume currently ranks #15,143 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.

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