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Ume

From Japanese 梅 meaning "Japanese apricot, plum".

Usage languagesJapanese, Seediq
US rank (2014)#16,513

Meaning and history

From Japanese 梅 (ume), meaning “Japanese apricot” or “plum,” specifically the species Prunus mume. In Japan, the ume blossom symbolizes spring and is believed to ward off evil. The name can also be written with other kanji or combinations of kanji.

Popularity over timeUS births · girls
19951995: no US SSA record for this spelling
1996: no US SSA record for this spelling
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1999: no US SSA record for this spelling
20002000: no US SSA record for this spelling
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20052005: no US SSA record for this spelling
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2007: no US SSA record for this spelling
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2009: no US SSA record for this spelling
20102010: no US SSA record for this spelling
2011: no US SSA record for this spelling
2012: no US SSA record for this spelling
2013: no US SSA record for this spelling
20142014: 5 births, rank #16,513

In 2014, 5 babies were recorded with the name Ume, ranking #16,513 among girls.