How Many People Are Named Kimi?

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

Kimi
Very Rare
Japanese

Kimi means 'beautiful' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names, with only 1 in 175,582 Americans sharing it. That's just 1,879 people today who call themselves Kimi. Interestingly, it peaked in popularity in 2014 with 79 births.

~1,879
Living in US
1 in 175,582
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Beautiful
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Charming Graceful
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,879
Worldwide Bearers
#20,971
Global Rank
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
203
🇳🇬 Nigeria
199
🇨🇦 Canada
171
🇪🇬 Egypt
108
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
85
🇲🇾 Malaysia
84
🇳🇵 Nepal
84
🇷🇺 Russia
84
🇵🇭 Philippines
82
🇹🇭 Thailand
56

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
288 (15%)
♀ Female
1,592 (85%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
720
Would be under 30 (35%)
783
Would be 30–60 (38%)
583
Would be over 60 (28%)

All 2,086 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: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
5

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

📜 Kimi Through the Generations

Kimi has seen steady growth over the years, becoming increasingly popular among younger generations. With an average age of 43, people named Kimi are fairly evenly distributed across different age groups: 720 under 30, 783 aged 30-60, and 583 over 60. This suggests that while the name is gaining traction, it's also being embraced by older individuals, indicating its timeless appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 373
New York 106
Hawaii 11
Texas 11
Oregon 6
Michigan 5
Pennsylvania 5

⭐ Famous People Named Kimi

Kimi is a given name of the following notable people:Kimi Antonelli, Italian Formula One driver Kimi Djabate, Bissau-Guinean Afro-beat/blues musician Kimi Goetz, American speed skater Kimi Hanauer, Israeli artist, writer, musician, and cultural organizer Kimi Hsia, Taiwanese actress and television host Kimi Katkar, Indian Bollywood actress and model Kimi Koivisto, Finnish ice hockey player Kimi Laurène Ossin, Ivorian taekwondo practitioner Kimi Li, Chinese actress and hostess Kimi Onoda , Japanese politician Kimi Merk, Kyrgyz-German football player Kimi Räikkönen, Finnish Formula One driver an…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kimi's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Kimi

How Many People Have the Name Kimi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,879 people in the United States currently share the name Kimi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 175,582 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kimi a Common or Rare Name?

Kimi 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 Kimi Mean?

Kimi means "beautiful" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kimi in SSA data, approximately 15% are male and 85% are female.

When Was Kimi Most Popular?

The name Kimi reached peak popularity in 2014, with 79 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Kimi?

Approximately 1,879 people named Kimi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,086. That works out to roughly 1 in 175,582 Americans.

Is Kimi a rare name?

Kimi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 175,582 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kimi mean?

Kimi means "beautiful" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Kimi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 15% of people named Kimi are male and 85% are female.

When was Kimi most popular?

Kimi peaked in 2014 with 79 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US1,879
All-Time Births2,086
1 in X1 in 175,582
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age43
Peak Year2014
World Rank#20,971
Male %15%
Female %85%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.