Kemi
Does Kemi flow with your last name?
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Reviewed by the NamingEverything Editorial Team · Updated
Similar Names
Names Like Kemi
Same sound, same style — different options
Meaning & Origin
Playground Safety
Similar to Kemi
See all →What the Kemi report tells you
$9Personalized to your state, siblings, and priorities. Free playground safety preview included.
Is Kemi the #1 name in your state, or barely on the radar?
Enter your other kids' names. We score how well they sound together.
Playground safety check is free. Full report is $9.
What do you want to do with this name?
Add it to your shortlist. Not losing this one.
Put Kemi head-to-head with your other picks.
Start comparing →Historical Record
Kemi first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 376 babies have been named Kemi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kemi is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #11,365 for girl names in the US .
Popularity Over Time
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Names You Might Also Love
See all →"citadel, stronghold"
"Wistar's flower"
"indigo, blue"
"little hill; one who lives near the rocky knoll"
"lucky, auspicious"
Compare Kemi with:
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,365
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Middle Name Ideas
Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Sibling Match
Premium
Check how Kemi fits with existing sibling names — style, sound, and origin.
Enter sibling names above to see compatibility.
Similar Names
See all names like Kemi →For Parents
Start a baby registry
Free welcome box on Amazon
The Baby Name Wizard
Names that age well — book
Nursery name sign
Personalized wooden letters
We may earn a commission from these links.
Compare Kemi with...
Can't decide?
Start a tournament bracket with Kemi and other names you're considering.
Start a TournamentLike this name?
Check how Kemi sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.
Analyze This NameExplore More Generators
-
🧝
Fantasy Name Generator
Create names for D&D and RPG characters
-
🐾
Pet Name Generator
Find the perfect name for your furry friend
-
🎭
Character Name Generator
Names for fictional characters across genres
Names You Might Also Like
View all →Greek via Russian origin
"citadel, stronghold"
#11,244 in US
Named after American anatomist Caspar Wistar (1761-1818) origin
"Wistar's flower"
#11,223 in US
Japanese origin
"indigo, blue"
#11,307 in US
Scottish Gaelic origin
"little hill; one who lives near the r..."
#11,327 in US
Classical Latin origin
"lucky, auspicious"
#11,565 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"dark, black-haired"
#11,217 in US
Greek origin
"goddess of fortune and luck"
#11,194 in US
Hebrew via Irish Gaelic origin
"God is gracious"
#11,349 in US
Save Your Name Card
Download a shareable image with Kemi's meaning, origin, and popularity. Ready for Instagram, Pinterest, or texting to your partner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kemi
Is Kemi a boy or girl name?
How popular is the name Kemi?
Is Kemi a common or rare name?
About the Name Kemi
Kemi is a girl name .
Kemi is currently ranked #11,365 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Keep Exploring
Recommended for Parents
Start a registry
Free welcome box on Amazon
Baby Name Wizard
Names that actually age well
Nursery name sign
Personalized wooden letters
We may earn a commission from these links.
Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis