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Kami Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Kami

"An animistic god or spirit in the Shinto religion of Japan."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1980 👥 8,931 in US
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Meaning
An animistic god or spirit in the Shinto religion of Japan.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
8,931
Life Path
Number 7

📖 What Does Kami Mean?

Kami is a unisex given name that may refer to the following notable people:Kami Asgar, Iranian-American sound editor and film producer Kami Cotler, American actress and educator] Kami Craig, American water polo player Kami Garcia, American writer Kami Hiraiwa, Japanese actress Kami Imai, Japanese manga artist Kami Kabange, Congolese-born Rwandan basketball player Kami Lyle, American singer-songwriter Kami Paul, Pakistani musician Kami Rita, Nepali Sherpa mountaineer Kami Sid, Pakistani transgender model

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Kami is a unisex given name that may refer to the following notable people:Kami Asgar, Iranian-American sound editor and film producer Kami Cotler, American actress and educator] Kami Craig, American water polo player Kami Garcia, American writer Kami Hiraiwa, Japanese actress Kami Imai, Japanese manga artist Kami Kabange, Congolese-born Rwandan basketball player Kami Lyle, American singer-songwriter Kami Paul, Pakistani musician Kami Rita, Nepali Sherpa mountaineer Kami Sid, Pakistani transgender model …

Root Element
Kami
Core Meaning
"An animistic god or spirit in the Shinto religion of Japan."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Kami

K 2
A 1
M 4
I 9
SUM 7
7
Life Path
Wisdom & Introspection
1
Soul Urge
Independence & Leadership
6
Personality
Nurturing & Responsibility

Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male1%
♀ Female99%

Based on 8,931 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 8,931
Peak year 1980 (307)
First recorded 1957
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Female
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Kami" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "An animistic god or spirit in the Shinto religion of Japan.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~8,931 people named Kami in the US. Peaked in 1980 with 307 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Kami?

The Life Path number for Kami is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 6.

Is Kami a boy or girl name?

Kami is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 1% male and 99% female.

How many people are named Kami in the US?

Approximately 8,931 people in the United States are named Kami. The name peaked in 1980 with 307 recorded uses.

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