Nami
- Pronunciation
- [Na-mi]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Wave
- Origin
- Japanese
Nami Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,016 baby girls have been named Nami. The name peaked in 2024 with 145 US births that year (rank #1496). In 2024, ranked #1496 nationally.
Top States for Nami
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nami births are: California (126), Texas (54), New York (22).
Other Japanese-Origin Names Like Nami
If you like Nami's Japanese origin, consider these related names: Aiko, Akeno, Aki, Akiko, Akina. Browse all Japanese names →
4-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nami's exact length and starting letter: Naal, Nada, Naia, Naim, Naji.
Quick Facts About Nami
Variant Forms
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Compare Nami to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Nami against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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