Ki
Pronunciation: [ k-EE ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Ki first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 421 babies have been named Ki in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ki is past its peak , currently ranked #16,201 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,201
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Ki is also used as a girl name, ranked #64454.
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About the Name Ki
Ki is a boy name .
Is Ki a boy or girl name? Ki is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,201 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,454. Ki is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ki is currently ranked #16,201 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ki include Kingston, King, Killian, Kian, Kieran . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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