Nami

♂ Boy

Pronounced NAH-mee /ˈnɑ.mi/Medium

Meaning: A Japanese name most often meaning 'wave' (nami), though it can also be a short form of longer names; the sense varies by writing. Used here for a boy, its route is a bit uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A Japanese name: Nami often means 'wave' (said 'NAH-mee'). Sense varies by writing, we note.

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Origin LowJapanese

MeaningA Japanese name most often meaning 'wave' (nami), though it can also be a short form of longer names; the sense varies by writing. Used here for a boy, its route is a bit uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#11865 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

Nami is a Japanese name usually meaning 'wave,' though it can serve as a short form; the sense depends on the writing, which we note. Used here for a boy, it is rare in U.S. data (said 'NAH-mee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Japanese-heritage families. Rare, gentle, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Nami is Japanese, most often 'wave' (nami), and can also shorten longer names — its exact sense shifts with the characters, which we note (said 'NAH-mee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Nami — Japanese 'wave'; sense varies; cross-sex noted; romanized

Variations

NamieNameeNam

Nicknames

NamMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nami mean?

Nami is Japanese, most often 'wave,' and can also be a short form. The sense varies by writing, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nami?

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

Is Nami a boy or girl name?

Here Nami is used as a boy's name; note it is used for both in Japan.

How popular is Nami?

Nami is a rare name for boys in the U.S.