Maomi is of Japanese origin and means "peaceful dawn". It is composed of two kanji characters, "まお" meaning morning and "み" representing beautiful or lovely. This name carries a soft, gentle connotation and signifies a peaceful beginning or start. It gained popularity in Japan during the late 20th century and has since become increasingly common among Japanese newborns.
"Interestingly, while 'Maomi' was quite popular among parents in the 1920s with five babies named each year for two consecutive years, there was a significant gap before it resurfaced as a choice again in 1986. Over these three years, fifteen children were given the name Maomi."