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Kiyoshi

♂ Boy

Pronounced kee-YOH-shee /kiˈjoʊ.ʃi/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese kiyoshi, variously 'pure; clean; clear; quiet' (by kanji), connoting integrityLow

In 30 seconds: Pure; clean; quiet: Kiyoshi is Japanese. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kee-YOH-shee').

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Origin LowJapanese

MeaningFrom the Japanese kiyoshi, variously 'pure; clean; clear; quiet' (by kanji), connoting integrity

U.S. rank (2025)#8618 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1923

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,226

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kiyoshi comes from the Japanese kiyoshi, variously 'pure; clean; clear; quiet' (by kanji), connoting integrity. A lyrical, classic name (said 'kee-YOH-shee').

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, pure-and-clear at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Kiyoshi is Japanese, variously 'pure; clean; clear; quiet', connoting integrity — a lyrical, serene name (said 'kee-YOH-shee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Kiyoshi — Japanese etymology

Variations

KiyoshiiKyoshi

Nicknames

Kiyo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kiyoshi mean?

Kiyoshi is Japanese, variously 'pure; clean; clear; quiet', connoting integrity.

How do you pronounce Kiyoshi?

It's said kee-YOH-shee /kiˈjoʊ.ʃi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kiyoshi a boy or girl name?

Kiyoshi is a boy's name.

How popular is Kiyoshi?

Kiyoshi is a very rare name in the U.S.