Kiyomi is a unisex Japanese given name that has gained popularity in recent years, both in its country of origin and internationally. The name is composed of two kanji characters: "喜" (ki) meaning 'joy', 'happiness', and "美" (yo-mi) which signifies 'beauty'. Therefore, Kiyomi can be interpreted to mean 'happy beauty' or 'beautiful joy'. This name is often given to children in the hope that they will grow up to embody these positive qualities.
Based on the provided statistics, the name Kiyomi has seen a significant increase in popularity over time, with a total of 1641 births recorded between 1917 and 2023. The first notable spike occurred around the late 1970s to early 1980s, with peaks of 9, 10, and 13 births in consecutive years from 1978 to 1981. This trend continued throughout the 1980s and 1990s, with consistently high numbers of births each year.
The most substantial increase occurred around the late 2010s to early 2020s, with a dramatic rise from 48 births in 2018 to 172 births in 2021, and reaching an all-time high of 193 births in 2022. The popularity of the name Kiyomi appears to be continuing its upward trend, as indicated by the recent figures.
Overall, these statistics suggest that the name Kiyomi has gained considerable traction and appeal over time, particularly in recent years.