Will my child share the name Kimi with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Kimi per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kimi in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kimi becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kimi has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1635 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1406 in 2005. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4646

Kimi

Kimi is a distinctive choice, ranked #4646 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Kimi in their class.

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UK Rank 2022

#4646

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.