Kami
k(a)-mi
US Popularity:5105
Origin:Japanese
Meaning:God, lord, deity; Wind; Attendant at a religious ceremony; Work; Will desire
Kami is a beautiful girl's name of Japanese origin. Shinto is Japan's predominant belief system, along with the religion Buddhism. Kami are Shinto gods or spirits that often take the form of elements in nature, from the sun to rivers, mountains, and so on. Kami denotes the essence of being and is considered omnipresent, which is a lovely, soothing thought when you think of baby's place in the world! It also has roots in Arabic and means "perfect" in certain cultures.
Kami Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kami is currently #3435 on The Bump
Boy:Kami is currently #1932 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Kami is currently #2311 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kami is currently #5105 in U.S. births
Boy:Kami is currently #11477 in U.S. births
Girl:Kami is currently #3145 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#3145
in 2023
- 95
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Kami (1)(2)(3), February 2020
Britannica, Kami, sacred power, March 2024
Name Doctor, Kamí
Ancestry, Kami Family History
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