Kiyoshi
Pronunciation: [ k-ee-OHSH-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kiyoshi first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 358 babies have been named Kiyoshi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kiyoshi is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,365 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,365
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Kiyoshi
Kiyoshi is a boy name .
Is Kiyoshi a boy or girl name? Kiyoshi is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,365 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #55,644. Kiyoshi is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kiyoshi is currently ranked #12,365 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kiyoshi include Kiy, Kiyo, Kiyoy, Kiyoie, Shi, Shiy, Shiie, Kiie, and Kiykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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