Kiki Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Japanese
Gender Distribution:
2% Masculine / 98% Feminine
Meaning:
Kiki means 'joyful' or 'hopeful' in Japanese.
Meaning of the Name Kiki
Kiki is a Japanese name meaning 'joyful' or 'hopeful'. It is often used as a nickname for names that begin with the letter 'K', such as Kimiko or Kazuko. The name Kiki has a playful and energetic connotation, and is often associated with someone with a lively and cheerful personality.
Popularity of the Name Kiki
The popularity for the name Kiki peaked in popularity in the year 1975 with 42 births, which ranked number 3,405 out of 15,384 unique names for that year. Kiki had the most female births in 1975 with 42, which ranked number 2,061 out of 10,616 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1980 with 10, which ranked number 3,840 out of 7,294 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kiki has increased sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 16 births, an increase of 77.78%. Among females, Kiki has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 16 births, an increase of 77.78%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kiki
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- 10 Year Trend of Kiki: 77.78%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kiki: 77.78%
Popularity of Kiki by State
Among females, Kiki was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kiki. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kiki
- Total Births of Kiki: 17 (5.92%)
- Female Births of Kiki: 17 (5.92%)
Given the upward trend of Kiki over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.92% increase in total births, for a total of 17 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kiki have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 17 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.92%.