Kami
Kami is a girl's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Deity, spirit, or lord (Japanese); also used as a short form for Kamille or Kamryn.
Origin and history
Kami is a versatile name with multiple distinct origins. In Japanese, it can mean 'lord', 'deity', or 'paper' depending on the kanji used, while in English speaking countries it often serves as a modern phonetic spelling or short form of names like Kamille or Kamryn. It remains a moderately uncommon given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
8,925 babies in the United States have been named Kami since 1880. It ranks #1766 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1797.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.9 %)
- CA (11.7 %)
- UT (11.5 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- MI (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 43 |
| 1960-1970 | 847 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,438 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,027 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,300 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,268 |
| 2010-2019 | 698 |
| 2020-2029 | 304 |
Famous people named Kami
- Kami Cotler: Actress, Educator
- Kami Garcia: Author
Fun facts
- The name Kami independently developed in Japanese culture as well as a short form in English-speaking nations.
- Kami has maintained a steady, modest presence in the United States birth records over several decades.