Kimi
2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ Japanese ◈ 2 syllables
"Righteous"

From Japanese

Kimi means noble or beautiful — from the Japanese/Finnish. In Japanese, kimi means lord AND you (the most intimate). In Finnish, Kimi IS a beloved name. Kimi Räikkönen IS F1's most iconic — the Iceman. Two syllables of F1's-most-iconic, the Iceman, AND Japanese-Finnish dual.

← All unisex names
Kimi at a glance
MeaningRighteous
OriginJapanese
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#9011
Google AdSense — 728×90
Why parents love Kimi
  • Kimi Räikkönen IS F1's most iconic — the Iceman.In Japanese, lord AND the most intimate 'you.'Two syllables with a gentle, dual sound: KIM-ee.Kim and I are both embedded.The most dually noble-AND-intimate.
The vibe of Kimi
noblebeautifulJapaneseFinnishKimilordyouintimateRäikkönenF1Icemandualgentle
Origin & history of Kimi
Japanese kimi (lord/you) + Finnish Kimi
1
Japanese roots
Kimi IS Japanese for lord/you AND Räikkönen IS F1's most iconic — the Iceman.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Japanese/Finnish; Räikkönen.
3
Today
Kimi remains a beloved choice, ranking #9011 in the US. 2,086 babies have been named Kimi since 1915.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Kimi?
1965 peak year
The name Kimi reached its peak in 1965, with 66 registrations (ranked #1358). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1915, roughly 50 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #9011) today, averaging about 33 new babies per year. Kimi has been declining in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 2,086 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
66 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,358)
33 Avg. per year
(last decade)
330 Total registrations
last 10 years
2,086 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #9,011) Rare
↓ Declining in recent years
📊 Check all names registered in the United States →
Numerology of Kimi
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Kimi's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — noble seeking. People named Kimi tend to be gentle, intimate, and gifted at being F1's Iceman AND Japanese lord.

F1's Iceman AND Japanese lord
Räikkönen
Noble-intimate
Gentle-dual
Kim-I you
K2
I9
M4
I9
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
Personality of Kimi
❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
🏡
Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
⚖️
Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
Famous people named Kimi

Click any name to view their Wikipedia page.

If you like Kimi, you may also love
Names that sound like Kimi

If you love Kimi, you might love these names with a similar sound, rhythm or feel.

Names that combine with Kimi

Sibling pairings that share the timeless, classic energy of Kimi.

Middle names for Kimi

The right middle name turns Kimi into a complete story. Explore options for first-and-middle pairings, then last-name flow.

Want a personalised middle name for Kimi? Try our dedicated generator with 1,000+ pairings.

♡ Generate middle name for Kimi →
Numerology life path calculator

Enter any full name and date of birth to discover the life path number — a core numerological indicator of personality, purpose and destiny.

First name
Middle name (optional)
Last name
Date of birth
7
Life path number

How we calculated this
Kimi is a beautiful choice.
Save it to your list, share it with your partner, or keep exploring.
← Browse all unisex names
Google AdSense — 728×90