Izumi Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Izumi – Meaning: spring, fountain – Origin: Japanese – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: ee-ZOO-mee

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Izumi is a Japanese name meaning spring, fountain, and it's used for children of any gender. It's pronounced ee-ZOO-mee, with the emphasis on that middle syllable. The watery meaning behind it makes for a nice thread to point out if you're explaining the name's roots to family.

Meaning & Origin of Izumi

Meaning: Spring, fountain.

Origin: Japanese.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Izumi

Phonetic: ee-ZOO-mee   IPA: /iˈzuːmi/

Popularity of Izumi

In U.S. Social Security data spanning 1998 to 2024, Izumi has stayed a rare pick throughout, reaching its peak at #6062 in 2022 with 20 babies given the name, then landing at #6737 in 2024 with 17.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1998–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Izumi mean?

Spring, fountain. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Izumi)

How do you pronounce Izumi?

Izumi is pronounced ee-ZOO-mee (IPA: /iˈzuːmi/).

Is Izumi a popular name right now?

Izumi is near its all-time peak (#6062 in 2022), ranked #6737 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1998–2024.)

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