Girl nameCurrently #14,655 in the USSteady
Minami
//miˈnɑmi//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19976 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
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Minami's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Minami |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Minami through the decades
- Minami peaked in 1997, when 13 babies were named Minami in the US.
- The 2000s were Minami's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2012–2024), use of Minami has fallen 10% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Minami currently ranks #14,655 in the US and is holding steady.