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Kimi

Boy Name #7,946 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kimi is a boy name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Kimi often also consider Channon, Soma, Zeyn .

Popularity Over Time

#7,946
Current Rank
Peaked 2014 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#7,946
Total SSA Count
11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kimi

Is Kimi a boy or girl name?
Kimi is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7946. As a girl name, it is ranked #13613. Kimi is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Kimi?
Kimi is currently ranked #7946 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Kimi a common or rare name?
Kimi is an uncommon name, ranked #7946 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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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