Kami

Kami is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 38 girls in the United States.

Kami at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kami

Kami belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kami first appears in Social Security records in 1957. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #551 in 1972, and in 2024 38 babies received the name — 8,879 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kami in US records

First recorded (US)
1957
Best US rank
#551 in 1972
Peak year
1980
Babies named Kami in 2024
38
Total since 1880
8,879

Kami in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2010
Best rank
#4103 in 2015
Babies named Kami in 2023
4
Total since 1996
25

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kami mean?

The meaning of Kami is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kami a boy or girl name?

Kami is a girl name. In 2024, 38 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kami?

Kami comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kami?

Kami first appears in US records in 1957. Its best-ever ranking was #551 in 1972, and 38 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].