Kimi is a unisex name of Japanese origin, meaning "beautiful tree" or "tree that grows beautifully." It's composed of two kanji characters, ki (木) which means "tree," and mi (美) which means "beauty." Kimi can also be spelled as Kimi-e, with the final -e being a particle in Japanese that indicates gentleness or softness. This name has been gaining international popularity due to its unique sound and meaning. It's often used for both boys and girls, making it versatile in terms of gender association. In Japan, Kimi is typically used as an affectionate term for a younger sibling or friend, regardless of their gender. However, when used as a given name, it doesn't carry this familial connotation.
Over the course of these years (1915-2023), there have been a total of 1787 births with the name Kimi. The popularity of this name peaked in 1956 and 1957 with 39 and 42 births respectively, indicating a trend that could be associated with certain cultural influences or generational preferences during these years. Conversely, since around the late 1970s, the number of annual births with the name Kimi has generally been low, ranging from single digits to just over twenty, suggesting that this name may have fallen out of favor for parents in recent decades.