Kimi

Girl name

Kimi has been given to 2,118 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 2014.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,118

Peak year

2014 (79 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1915

10-year trend

▼ -37%

Gender split

86% girls / 14% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kimi — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kimgirl

214,768 babies since 1912

Kamigirl

8,977 babies since 1957

Mimigirl

6,950 babies since 1900

Jimiunisex

1,908 babies since 1944

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Nariyahgirl

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Zoeegirl

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Janelygirl

2,133 babies since 1985

FAQ

How popular is the name Kimi?

Kimi has been given to 2,118 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kimi peak?

Kimi peaked in 2014, when 79 babies were given the name.

Is Kimi a girl or boy name?

Kimi is primarily a girl name (86% of babies named Kimi are girls).

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