Holding steady.
Popularity of Kammi since 1961
Babies named Kammi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 70 |
| 1970s | 116 |
| 1980s | 131 |
| 1990s | 131 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Kammi is a rare modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1961. It has never entered the national top 1000, and its usage has remained extremely low. The name saw its highest frequency in 2004, though even then it was given to fewer than 10 babies that year. Since 2004, its occurrence has held steady at an average of 4 births per year, making it a truly uncommon choice. Kammi has not been associated with any top states or particular regions. The name's spelling suggests a creative variation of Kami or a diminutive of Camilla, reflecting the late 20th-century trend of inventing names ending in -i or -y. Despite its obscurity, Kammi has appeared consistently across the decades, indicating a small but loyal following.
Kammi is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 1961. It may be a variant of Kami, which itself could derive from Japanese kami (meaning 'god' or 'spirit') or serve as a diminutive of Camilla or other names beginning with Kam-. However, it is most likely a purely invented name, created for its pleasing sound.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Kami
Sibling names for Kammi
Names that share Kammi's style, for a brother or sister.
