Kami

Meaning divine protective spirit
Origin Hebrew, Japanese
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Kami
Popularity Moderate
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ka-mi

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.

Variations of Name Kami

Kamee
Kammi
Kammie
Kammy
Katherine
Kelly
Kylie
Karen

Nicknames for Kami

Kam
Kams
Mimi
Kimmy
Kami

Famous People Named Kami

Kami CotlerAmerican actress and educator
Kami GarciaAmerican author known for "Beautiful Creatures" series
Kami LyleAmerican singer-songwriter
Kami McNeillAustralian field hockey player
Kami Rita SherpaNepali mountaineer
Kami SimmonsAmerican actress and producer
Kami CraigAmerican water polo player and Olympic gold medalist
Kami MannsCanadian soccer player
Kami MintzAmerican photographer
Kami NixonAmerican professional basketball player
Kami SilkAustralian netball player
Kami ToraCanadian comic artist and illustrator
Kami WesthoffAmerican dancer and choreographer
Kami WilliamsBritish singer and songwriter
Kami WhiteAmerican documentary filmmaker
Kami WielgoszPolish rower and Olympic bronze medalist
Kami WrightAmerican fashion model
Kami WynneAmerican singer-songwriter and musician
Kami YarboroughAmerican actress and producer
Kami ZiehrlAmerican artist and illustrator

Characters Named Kami

Kami GlassCharacter from the "Lynburn Legacy" series by Sarah Rees Brennan
Kami SutherlandCharacter from the "Unspoken" series by Sarah Rees Brennan
Kamiya KaoruCharacter from the anime and manga series "Rurouni Kenshin"