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Romi
GirlHebrew· “my height, exaltation”
- Meaning
- my height, exaltation
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- ROH-mee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #818
- US babies 2025
- 333
- Best rank
- #818 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Romi
Romi is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “my height, exaltation”.
Romi is a Hebrew name meaning "my height" or "my exaltation," from the root r-w-m, "to be high," which also gives the name Rom. It is popular in Israel, where short two-syllable names are common. In other languages Romi can also be a short form of Rosemary or Romina. It is said ROH-mee. Light and cheerful, it works for girls in most languages, and its meaning is uplifting without being ornate.
Popularity over time
Romi first appears in US Social Security records in 1961. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 1 different years, starting in 2025. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #818, and its highest count, 333 babies. Use has grown 974% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #6,739 in 2000, #6,146 in 2010, and #818 in 2025. Of the 1,810 US girls named Romi since records began, 58% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 372 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Aura, Julietta, Layan, Zainab, and Avani.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Romi ranked highest in Louisiana, Nevada, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | #421 | 11 |
| Nevada | #423 | 7 |
| New York | #426 | 41 |
| Massachusetts | #514 | 11 |
| Colorado | #577 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 93% of US babies named Romi over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Romi is usually pronounced ROH-mee, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with R and ends in “-mi”.
Middle names for Romi
A few middle names that flow with Romi: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Romi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Romi mean?
Romi is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “my height, exaltation”.
What is the origin of the name Romi?
Romi has Hebrew roots. Romi is a Hebrew name meaning "my height" or "my exaltation," from the root r-w-m, "to be high," which also gives the name Rom.
Is Romi a popular name?
Yes. Romi ranked #818 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Romi a boy or girl name?
Romi is mainly a girl's name. About 93% of US babies named Romi over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Romi?
Romi is usually pronounced ROH-mee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings