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Kimi

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Kimi

Pronounced KEE-mee /ˈki.mi/Medium

Meaning: Variously from Japanese kimi, 'noble; sovereign; a ruler', and a Finnish short form of Joachim; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Noble; sovereign: Kimi is Japanese/Finnish. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'KEE-mee').
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Origin LowJapanese, Finnish
MeaningVariously from Japanese kimi, 'noble; sovereign; a ruler', and a Finnish short form of Joachim; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7495 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 290

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420062024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kimi comes variously from Japanese kimi, 'noble; sovereign; a ruler', and a Finnish short form of Joachim (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; made known by F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen; said 'KEE-mee').

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese and Finnish families. Rare, noble-and-sovereign at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Kimi is variously from Japanese kimi, 'noble; sovereign; a ruler', and a Finnish short form of Joachim — crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for boys; made known by F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KEE-mee').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Kimi — unisex; routes layered

Variations

KimmyKimie

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kimi mean?

Kimi is variously Japanese 'noble; sovereign' and a Finnish short form of Joachim; used for both sexes; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kimi?

It's said KEE-mee /ˈki.mi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kimi a boy or girl name?

Kimi is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Kimi?

Kimi is a rare name in the U.S.

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