Fumiye is a Japanese given name that has been used historically for both males and females, although it's more commonly encountered among women. Originating from the kanji 'fumi' (文) meaning 'culture' or 'literature', and 'yue' (由), which signifies 'because of' or 'due to', Fumiye can be loosely interpreted as 'cultured' or 'inspired by culture'. The name is not particularly common, yet it holds a unique charm rooted in its linguistic heritage.
"The name Fumiye experienced a rise in popularity between 1918 and 1919, with the number of births nearly doubling from 10 to 12. However, it then fluctuated significantly over the following years, with several peaks around 10-12 births and troughs as low as 5. The most recent year recorded was 1930, with 5 births."