How Many People Are Named Ki?

Complete statistics for the name Ki: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ki
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Ki, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 509 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 647,948 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 2005 when 23 babies were given this name, showing it's a relatively modern choice.

~1,010
Living in US
1 in 328,168
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic Confident
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

291,389
Worldwide Bearers
#3,600
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
165,744
🇯🇵 Japan
42,473
🇱🇦 Laos
18,016
🇻🇳 Vietnam
17,657
🇰🇭 Cambodia
10,897
🇺🇸 United States
8,546
🇨🇳 China
6,837
🇲🇲 Myanmar
3,413
🇹🇭 Thailand
3,068
🇳🇬 Nigeria
2,053

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
403 (79%)
♀ Female
106 (21%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
315
Would be under 30 (59%)
171
Would be 30–60 (32%)
49
Would be over 60 (9%)

All 535 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ki Through the Generations

Ki has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2005, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With 315 under 30 years old, 171 aged between 30 and 60, and 49 over 60, the majority of those named Ki are young adults. This distribution underscores its modern appeal, with nearly 60% of Ki's being under 30.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kansas 6

✨ Similar Names to Ki

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ki's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Ki

How Many People Have the Name Ki?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,010 people in the United States currently share the name Ki. That works out to roughly 1 in every 328,168 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ki a Common or Rare Name?

Ki is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ki Mean?

Ki means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ki in SSA data, approximately 79% are male and 21% are female.

When Was Ki Most Popular?

The name Ki reached peak popularity in 2005, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ki?

Approximately 1,010 people named Ki live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,010. That works out to roughly 1 in 328,168 Americans.

Is Ki a rare name?

Ki is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 328,168 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ki mean?

Ki means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Ki more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 79% of people named Ki are male and 21% are female.

When was Ki most popular?

Ki peaked in 2005 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,010
All-Time Births1,010
1 in X1 in 328,168
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age30
Peak Year2005
World Rank#3,600
Male %79%
Female %21%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.