Declining since 2002.
Popularity of Ki since 1946
Babies named Ki per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 7 | 20 |
| 1960s | 0 | 38 |
| 1970s | 5 | 18 |
| 1980s | 21 | 41 |
| 1990s | 21 | 76 |
| 2000s | 38 | 114 |
| 2010s | 6 | 94 |
| 2020s | 11 | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Ki is a succinct and modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1946. Its popularity peaked in 2002, but it has been on a downward trajectory since then, reflecting a short-lived spike in fashion. The name never entered the top 1000, making it a rare choice. Its origins are likely as a short form of longer names like Kim or Kieran, or a creative respelling of the increasingly popular Kai. The name has not been associated with any particular region or state, and its usage remains scattered.
Ki is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1946. It may have emerged as a short form of names such as Kim (for either gender) or Kieran (for boys), or as a simplified respelling of the name Kai. Its rise in the early 2000s aligns with the trend toward short, simple names ending in 'i' or 'y'.
Sibling names for Ki
Names that share Ki's style, for a brother or sister.
