Will my child share the name Kimi with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Kimi per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kimi in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kimi becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kimi is rising: up 1,162 places since 2020, to #1,798 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,223 in 2014.

Is Kimi a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kimi is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Kimi a popular baby name in the United States?

Kimi does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Kimi

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Kimi is a distinctive choice, ranked #1798 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Kimi in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Kimi

Kimi has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1635 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #1406 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Kimi is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kimi in their class.