gender neutral
Kami
divine protective spirit
About Kami
Light and breezy, Kami brings an approachable, friendly energy that immediately puts people at ease. This two-syllable name—pronounced KAH-mee—feels youthful and spirited without being overly cutesy or diminutive. Kami carries multicultural appeal, recognized across various languages and traditions with generally positive associations. Its simplicity makes it memorable and impossible to misspell, practical considerations that matter in daily life. The name suits creative, free-spirited personalities particularly well, though its versatility allows it to adapt to any temperament. Kami works beautifully in diverse settings, from playgrounds to boardrooms, aging gracefully alongside its bearer. Parents choosing Kami often value authenticity, simplicity, and names that don't feel burdened by excessive formality or pretension.
Popularity of the Name Kami
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1967 | #789 |
| 1968 | #968 |
| 1969 | #748 |
| 1970 | #966 |
| 1972 | #551 |
| 1973 | #600 |
| 1974 | #576 |
| 1975 | #583 |
| 1976 | #605 |
| 1977 | #631 |
| 1978 | #658 |
| 1979 | #607 |
| 1980 | #604 |
| 1981 | #649 |
| 1982 | #759 |
| 1983 | #767 |
| 1984 | #849 |
| 1985 | #854 |
| 1986 | #936 |
| 1987 | #983 |
| 1988 | #951 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Kami
Names Similar to Kami
Nicknames for Kami
- Kam
- Kams
- Mimi
- Kimmy
Famous People Named Kami
| Kami Cotler | American actress and educator |
| Kami Garcia | American author known for "Beautiful Creatures" series |
| Kami Lyle | American singer-songwriter |
| Kami McNeill | Australian field hockey player |
| Kami Rita Sherpa | Nepali mountaineer |
| Kami Simmons | American actress and producer |
| Kami Craig | American water polo player and Olympic gold medalist |
| Kami Manns | Canadian soccer player |
| Kami Mintz | American photographer |
| Kami Nixon | American professional basketball player |
| Kami Silk | Australian netball player |
| Kami Tora | Canadian comic artist and illustrator |
| Kami Westhoff | American dancer and choreographer |
| Kami Williams | British singer and songwriter |
| Kami White | American documentary filmmaker |
| Kami Wielgosz | Polish rower and Olympic bronze medalist |
| Kami Wright | American fashion model |
| Kami Wynne | American singer-songwriter and musician |
| Kami Yarborough | American actress and producer |
| Kami Ziehrl | American artist and illustrator |
Characters Named Kami
| Kami Glass | Character from the "Lynburn Legacy" series by Sarah Rees Brennan |
| Kami Sutherland | Character from the "Unspoken" series by Sarah Rees Brennan |
| Kamiya Kaoru | Character from the anime and manga series "Rurouni Kenshin" |