Kami Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Japanese
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Kami means 'god' or 'spirit' in Japanese.
Meaning of the Name Kami
Kami is a unisex name of Japanese origin. In Japanese, the word 'kami' means 'god' or 'spirit'. It can also refer to an object of reverence or a natural phenomenon. The name Kami is often associated with qualities such as strength, spirituality, and divine protection.
Popularity of the Name Kami
The popularity for the name Kami peaked in popularity in the year 1980 with 307 births, which ranked number 1,083 out of 17,729 unique names for that year. Kami had the most female births in 1980 with 307, which ranked number 603 out of 12,163 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 10, which ranked number 7,735 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kami has declined sharply over the last ten years from 86 births to 64 births, a decline of -25.58%. Among females, Kami has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 86 births to 54 births, a decline of -37.21%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kami
- 20 Year Trend of Kami: -37.86%
- 10 Year Trend of Kami: -25.58%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kami: -37.21%
Popularity of Kami by State
Among females, Kami was most popular in Midwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly used in OH, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kami. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1016 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2642 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kami
- Total Births of Kami: 62 (-2.91%)
- Female Births of Kami: 52 (-4.55%)
Given the downward trend of Kami over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.91% decrease in total births, for a total of 62 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kami have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 52 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.55%.