Kami
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kami first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 52 babies have been named Kami in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kami is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #23,291 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,291
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Kami is also used as a girl name, ranked #3908.
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"one without bonds, free spirit"
#23,369 in US
English origin
"wine (joy) and peace combined"
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Chinese origin
"forest, grove of trees"
#23,302 in US
Phoenician / Greek origin
"purple, royal dye"
#23,177 in US
Old English origin
"free land, land without feudal obliga..."
#23,351 in US
Latin origin
"strength, health"
#23,484 in US
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"laurel, crown of victory"
#23,386 in US
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About the Name Kami
Kami is a boy name .
Is Kami a boy or girl name? Kami is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,291 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,908. Kami is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kami is currently ranked #23,291 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kami include Kamari, Kameron, Kamden, Kamryn, Kamdyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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