Kemi
Girl nameKemi has been given to 383 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It peaked in 2022. In 2025, about 1 in 229,610 girls was named Kemi.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
383
Peak year
2022 (17 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1961
10-year trend
▼ -30%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kemi — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kemi.
Sibling name ideas for Kemi
Same era and popularity as Kemi, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kemi?
Kemi has been given to 383 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kemi peak?
Kemi peaked in 2022, when 17 babies were given the name.
Is Kemi a girl or boy name?
Kemi is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Kemi are girls).
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