Girl nameCurrently #9,871 in the USRising
Kemi
2 syllablesPeak year: 20224 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kemi's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kemi's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kemi |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Kemi through the decades
- Kemi peaked in 2022, when 17 babies were named Kemi in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Kemi has risen 16% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kemi currently ranks #9,871 in the US and is on the rise.