Search names

Kimi

OriginFinnish, Hawaiian, Japanese
Meaning"Yahweh will establish; supplanter; righteous + lord"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boys#8614

2025 SSA

US rank · girls#5488

2025 SSA

About Kimi

Kimi is a name of various origins with a zippy sound. It can be a Finnish variation of Joachim, via short form Kim, the Hawaiian variation of Jamie, via Kimo, and a unisex Japanese name, meaning "lord", "prince", "righteous" or "valuable and beautiful".

Kimi for girls#5488 US

This simple, bright Japanese name is used on both boys and girls and has numerous meanings. It can be interpreted as meaning "righteous" and "prince", or a combination of mi meaning "beautiful" and ki meaning "hope", "seasons" and "valuable".

Popular in the 17th century, the name might now be associated with the kimmidoll™, a Japanese doll inspired by traditional Kokeshi dolls.

Kimi can also be considered the Hawaiian form of Jamie (from Kimo) or a short form of Kimberley or Kimball.

Pronounced KEE-mee.

As of October 2026, Kimi ranked #8614 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2416 in 2014, Nameberry popularity #553.

World rankings

Kimi for boys

Similar names

These 20 names were selected by our users looking for other names like Kimi.

Kimi on lists

Famous Kimis

  • Kimi RäikkönenBoy

    nickname "The Ice Man' a Finnish racing driver

  • Andrea Kimi AntonelliBoy

    Italian racing driver

Kimi in pop culture

  • Kimi FinsterGirl

    character on animated series Rugrats

  • Kimi ChenGirl

    character in High School Story

  • Lady KimiGirl

    Character in game Love Nikki who's the protagonist's crush

Variations & nicknames

Save Kimi

Save as boy name
Save as girl name