The nameKimi
Kimi is a name used in France since the early 2000s, mostly for boys.
- Unisex name
- Finnish and Japanese
Meaning
In Finnish it is a pet form of names such as Kimmo; in Japanese Kimi is also a girl's name.
Origin
Finnish and Japanese.
History
Its 2007 peak in France matches the Formula One world title of the Finn Kimi Räikkönen.
Popularity of the name Kimi
Kimi in France
4485thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2009peak year (45 births)
540babies named Kimi in France since 1900
Kimi was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 240 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Kimi. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Kimi in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kimi mean?
In Finnish it is a pet form of names such as Kimmo; in Japanese Kimi is also a girl's name.
What is the origin of the name Kimi?
Finnish and Japanese.
Is Kimi a girl's or a boy's name?
Kimi is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.