Kami
Every Kami since 1957 — 8,977 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kami
Kami is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,360 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 8,977 American babies have been named Kami. Its peak came in 1980, when 307 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kami stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kami year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | #3,360 | — | — |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,924 | — | — |
| 2023 | 52 | #3,158 | 6 | #11,528 |
| 2022 | 54 | #3,054 | 10 | #8,040 |
| 2021 | 56 | #2,978 | — | — |
| 2020 | 58 | #2,839 | 6 | #11,301 |
| 2019 | 50 | #3,198 | — | — |
| 2018 | 51 | #3,183 | — | — |
| 2017 | 54 | #3,037 | 5 | #13,246 |
| 2016 | 52 | #3,160 | — | — |
| 2015 | 63 | #2,791 | — | — |
| 2014 | 72 | #2,504 | — | — |
| 2013 | 61 | #2,822 | 5 | #13,100 |
| 2012 | 86 | #2,198 | — | — |
| 2011 | 86 | #2,205 | — | — |
| 2010 | 123 | #1,708 | 5 | #13,283 |
| 2009 | 153 | #1,500 | — | — |
| 2008 | 141 | #1,612 | — | — |
| 2007 | 133 | #1,669 | 5 | #13,395 |
| 2006 | 149 | #1,483 | 5 | #13,022 |
| 2005 | 122 | #1,641 | — | — |
| 2004 | 130 | #1,538 | 5 | #12,298 |
| 2003 | 125 | #1,547 | — | — |
| 2002 | 103 | #1,762 | — | — |
| 2001 | 109 | #1,667 | — | — |
| 2000 | 103 | #1,714 | — | — |
| 1995 | 121 | #1,364 | — | — |
| 1990 | 164 | #1,079 | — | — |
| 1985 | 189 | #854 | — | — |
| 1980 | 307 | #604 | — | — |
| 1975 | 284 | #583 | — | — |
| 1970 | 131 | #966 | — | — |
| 1965 | 69 | #1,314 | — | — |
| 1960 | 28 | #2,222 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kami
- Kami Craig Athlete · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kami in 2025?
Kami ranked #3,360 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kami?
8,977 babies have been named Kami in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kami most popular?
Kami peaked in 1980, when 307 newborns received the name.
Is Kami a boy or girl name?
Kami is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kami rising or falling?
Kami is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kami?
Well-known people named Kami include Kami Craig (athlete).