Nagi
Meaningoften calm · Japanese
Nagi is a Japanese boy name often meaning “calm”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Nagi and you get Gian. Same letters, different name.
- GenerationNagi peaked in 1992, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Nagi you'd meet today is about 33 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Nagis too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nagi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 212,766 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryNagi first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
US births per million girls, 2021–2025
US births per million boys, 1992–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Nagi
Nagi is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often calm”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Boy name: Kenji · often strong second son
- Unisex name: Ren · often lotus
- Unisex name: Zen · meditation
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
Questions about the name Nagi
What does the name Nagi mean?
Nagi means “often calm” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Aarav (“peaceful, calm”), Galen (“calm”), Nirav (“quiet, calm”) and Yuma (“often calm, true”).
What is the origin of the name Nagi?
Nagi is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Nagi a boy or girl name?
Nagi is a boy name. In 2025, 8 US boys were named Nagi.
How popular is the name Nagi?
Nagi ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1992, when it reached #7,422.
What names are similar to Nagi?
If you like Nagi, you might also like Aarav, Galen, Nirav and Yuma.
What should I know before naming my baby Nagi?
Nagi is a Japanese boy name often meaning “calm”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.