Nami
- US rank
- #1,396
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,396 in 2025
156 babies were named Nami in the US in 2025. It has climbed 998 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1983–2025
US births per million boys, 2023–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Nami you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Nami
Nami Ōtake
Japanese association football player
Choose Nami and your child shares a first name with Nami Ōtake, a Japanese association football player. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Nami, like who?” Nami Ōtake's Wikipedia article is available in 38 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Nami Ōtake on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 10,299 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Nami, 156 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nami would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNami first shows up in US birth records in 1983, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 42 years since.
- Best yearNami is at its all-time high right now: #1,396 in 2025.
- Then vs nowNami is 15× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 151,515 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 10,299.
- TrendNami has climbed 998 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,396. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedNami is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #136, followed by Indiana (#721) and Virginia (#936). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
About the name Nami
Nami is a girl name of Russian origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-ami”. US birth records list Nami for girls from 1983 to 2025, in 35 of those 43 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,396 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,396, with 156 babies.
Origin:Russian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.6 | 608,696 girls |
| 1990s | 2.4 | 423,729 girls |
| 2000s | 5.6 | 178,571 girls |
| 2010s | 17 | 58,789 girls |
| 2020s | 73 | 13,683 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3.8 | 263,158 boys |
More Russian girl names
- Girl name: Valentina · strong, healthy
- Girl name: Mila · gracious, dear
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Natalia · Christmas Day
- Girl name: Vera · faith
- Unisex name: Alexis · defender
- Girl name: Ivanna · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Sasha · defender of men
Questions about the name Nami
What is the origin of the name Nami?
Nami has Russian roots in our records. Other Russian names include Valentina, Mila, Maya.
Is Nami a boy or girl name?
Nami is a girl name.
How popular is the name Nami?
Nami ranked #1,396 for US girls in 2025, given to 156 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,396).