Rising since 2019, #2,438 for girls today.
Popularity of Kayomi since 2019
Babies named Kayomi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 225 |
Meaning & origin
Kayomi is a recent addition to American naming practices, first recorded in 2019. By 2025 it had reached rank 2,438, with approximately 1 in 22,017 girls receiving the name. It peaked in 2025, showing a rising trajectory since its debut. The name is most common in Georgia and Texas, suggesting a regional pattern of adoption. Its origins are unclear; it may be a modern invented name combining trendy elements Kay and mi, or a respelling of a Japanese name. Without a clear etymology, Kayomi remains a name of uncertain meaning, chosen for its melodic sound rather than historical depth.
Kayomi first appears in U.S. records in 2019, suggesting a recent coinage. It may be a blend of the popular prefix Kay- (as in Kayla, Kaya) combined with the fashionable suffix -mi (seen in names like Naomi, Ami). Alternatively, it could be a respelling of the Japanese name Kayomi (meaning unknown), but the usage in the United States points to a modern invention rather than a traditional import. The name has been rising in use since its debut, particularly in Georgia and Texas.
Where Kayomi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Kayo, Mi
Sibling names for Kayomi
Names that share Kayomi's style, for a brother or sister.
