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OMI
Musician
1986
Jamaican singer known for the global hit Cheerleader
Omi
Girl
#14105 most popular
Japanese
Nigerian
Yoruba
American
Hebrew
Meanings & Origins
Popularity
#14105
Current Rank
Rising
Trend
2
Syllables
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“One small name, meaningful in cultures worldwide”
Origin & Etymology
Omi is a beautifully multicultural name with independent roots in several traditions. In Yoruba, it means 'water' — one of the most sacred elements in Yoruba cosmology, associated with the orisha Oshun. In Japanese, it can be written with characters meaning 'beautiful' or 'ocean.' In Hebrew, it relates to 'my people' as a variant connected to Ami. This convergence of meanings across cultures gives Omi a rare universality: it is meaningful whether you are in Lagos, Tokyo, or Jerusalem.
Popularity Story
Omi is gaining traction as parents seek short, globally accessible names that carry genuine meaning. Its multicultural resonance makes it appealing across diverse communities.
Cultural Significance
In Yoruba tradition, water names carry spiritual power through connection to Oshun, the orisha of rivers and love; in Japanese culture, ocean and beauty associations link to long-standing aesthetic values.
Fun Facts
- In Yoruba cosmology, water is sacred to Oshun, one of the most beloved orishas worshipped across Africa and the diaspora
- The singer OMI (born Omar Samuel Pasley) had a global hit with Cheerleader in 2015
- In Japanese, the character for 'sea' or 'ocean' can be read as 'omi' in certain compounds
Omi in Other Languages
Hebrew
Ami
Yoruba
Omi (water)
Swahili
Omi
Japanese
臣/海 (retainer/ocean)
Popularity Over Time
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Name Vibe
Multicultural
Short
Gentle
Musical
Sweet
International
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Yoruba orisha of rivers, water, love and fertility, associated with the name Omi meaning water
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