Kiyoshi
Pronunciation: [ k-ee-OHSH-ee ]
Kiyoshi is a boy baby name. Ranked #12,365 in the US, popular nicknames include Kiy, Kiyie, and Kiyoie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
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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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,365
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Nicknames
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Kiyoshi is also used as a girl name, ranked #55644.
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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, Kiyie, Kiyoie, and Kiyoy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis