What origin is the name Omi?

Omi comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Omi?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Omi — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Omi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Omi

Omi

Boy

Japanese

2 syllables

Omi (おみ) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "King; ruler".

The meaning of Omi is "King; ruler" — a boy name of Japanese origin. At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Native script: おみ
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

King; ruler

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as おみ

Quick answers about Omi

What does Omi mean?

Omi is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "King; ruler".

How popular is Omi?

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Sister names that go with Omi

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

How to say Omi

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Omi.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Names with a similar meaning to Omi

Omi means "King; ruler" — these names share that spirit.

Abigail — "Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, meaning 'my father's joy'. She is a wife of King David in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
David — "David comes from the Hebrew Dawid, meaning 'beloved'. David is the shepherd who became king of Israel." (Hebrew)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)
Henry — "Henry comes from the Germanic Heimirich, from heim 'home' and ric 'ruler', so 'ruler of the home'. Eight English kings bore it." (German)
Nathan — "Nathan comes from the Hebrew, meaning 'he gave'. Nathan is a prophet in the time of King David." (Hebrew)
Jonathan — "Jonathan comes from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'God has given'. In the Bible he is King David's loyal friend." (Hebrew)