Kimi
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kimi first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 290 babies have been named Kimi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kimi is past its peak , currently ranked #7,946 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,946
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Kimi is also used as a girl name, ranked #13613.
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About the Name Kimi
Kimi is a boy name .
Is Kimi a boy or girl name? Kimi is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,946 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,613. Kimi is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kimi is currently ranked #7,946 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kimi include Kimani . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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