Kyomi

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Pronounced kee-OH-mee /kiːˈoʊ.mi/High

Meaning: From Japanese, commonly written with kanji combining kyo (京, 'capital city,' or 清, 'pure, clean') and mi (美, 'beauty,' or 実, 'fruit, truth'), yielding meanings such as 'pure beauty' or 'beautiful and clean'; a feminine Japanese given nameMedium

In 30 seconds: Kyomi is a soft, flowing Japanese name meaning 'pure beauty,' with the warmth of its kanji unlocked by the family who chooses it. Three melodic syllables that travel beautifully across cultures.

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Origin HighJapanese

MeaningFrom Japanese, commonly written with kanji combining kyo (京, 'capital city,' or 清, 'pure, clean') and mi (美, 'beauty,' or 実, 'fruit, truth'), yielding meanings such as 'pure beauty' or 'beautiful and clean'; a feminine Japanese given name

U.S. rank (2025)#548 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births551 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,363

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Kyomi is a feminine Japanese given name whose meaning depends on the kanji chosen by the family. Common combinations include 清美 (pure beauty) and 京美 (capital beauty). The mi element meaning 'beauty' (美) is one of the most popular final kanji for Japanese girls' names, appearing in Yumi, Naomi, Kazumi, and hundreds more, reflecting an enduring cultural value placed on feminine beauty and elegance.

Kyomi appears in U.S. name data as a given name used primarily by families of Japanese or Japanese American heritage. It is not a common name in the United States overall, but has a devoted niche following. Its three-syllable softness and accessible phonetics have given it gentle crossover appeal among parents who appreciate Japanese names.

Did you know? In Japanese naming tradition, the meaning of a name is not fixed by pronunciation alone — a name like Kyomi can be written with dozens of different kanji combinations, each giving a subtly different meaning, making every Kyomi's name uniquely personal.

Overall data confidence 82%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

KiyomiKyomee

Nicknames

KyoOmi

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If you like Kyomi…

Kiyomi— the most direct alternate spelling with the same Japanese kanji and identical meaning

Akemi— Japanese girls' name with the same -mi (beauty) ending and the same luminous quality

Naomi— shares the -omi ending and the same melodic three-syllable feminine warmth

Yuki— Japanese girls' name with the same delicate sound and cross-cultural accessibility

Frequently Asked

What does the name Kyomi mean?

Kyomi is a Japanese name typically meaning 'pure beauty' (清美) or 'capital beauty' (京美), though the exact meaning depends on the kanji chosen by the family.

How do you pronounce Kyomi?

It is said kee-OH-mee — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kyomi a boy or girl name?

Kyomi is used almost exclusively as a girls' name in Japanese naming tradition.

How popular is Kyomi?

Kyomi is a niche name in the United States, used primarily in Japanese and Japanese American communities. It is uncommon but growing in visibility.