Kami vs Lim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kami

Girl #3,908 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine spirit, god"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,908
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kam

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Lim

Boy #23,302 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"forest, grove of trees"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Filipino Malaysian Singaporean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23,302
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kami Rank #3,908
Lim Rank #23,302

Kami is more popular, ranked #3908 vs #23302 for Lim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kami ___

  • Kami Lynn
  • Kami Rose
  • Kami Marie
  • Kami Jo
  • Kami Ann
  • Kami Grace

Lim ___

  • Lim Alexander
  • Lim James
  • Lim Wei
  • Lim Jun
  • Lim Kai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kami

Hana Riku Mika Kai Yuki

If you choose Lim

Lin Kim Kai Mei Jun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kami or Lim more popular?

Kami is more popular, ranked #3908 compared to Lim at #23302 in the United States.

What do Kami and Lim mean?

Kami means "divine spirit, god" (Japanese origin). Lim means "forest, grove of trees" (Chinese origin).

Are Kami and Lim boy or girl names?

Kami is primarily a girl name. Lim is primarily a boy name.

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