NAME PROFILE
Kimi
A variation of Keziah, meaning 'cassia tree' or 'cinnamon'; it describes a person who is naturally spirited, sweet, and possesses an infectious zest for life.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,118 |
| Gender | Female (8% / 92%) |
| Peak year | 2014 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1919 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 78%NY — 14%TX — 3%HI — 3%PA — 2%
Notable People
Lekisha Middleton (Leadership Coach, 'The Posture Project') · Lekisha Mayberry (Literacy Consultant, 'The Reading Specialist') · Lekisha Shier (Author, 'The Creative Narrative') · Lekisha Edwards (Health Educator, 'Community Wellness Initiatives') · Lekisha Lattimore (Legal Advocate, 'Child Welfare Support')
Nicknames & Diminutives
KishaLekieKeish
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