Kami
Meaning
diminutive of Camille or Kamila; also the Japanese word for 'spirit, deity'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kami peaked in the 1970s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
29 people · the #96,655 first name in Brazil · median age 35
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Kami
Most people given the name Kami in the United States were born between 1970 and 2009. The Kami you meet today is most often in her 30s or 40s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Kami deep dive
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