Rising since 2007, #546 for girls today.
Popularity of Kyomi since 1982
Babies named Kyomi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 1,267 |
Meaning & origin
Kyomi is a modern girls' name that first entered U.S. records in 1982, but remained rare for decades. Its trajectory began climbing sharply around 2007, and by 2025 it reached its peak rank of 546, with approximately 1 in 2,917 girls given the name. This surge is especially notable in states like Mississippi, South Carolina, and New Mexico, where it appears most frequently. The name's origins are uncertain, likely a contemporary invention rather than a traditional Japanese import, as its spelling and sound pattern match modern English naming trends. Despite the lack of historical depth, Kyomi's melodic three syllables and novelty appeal to parents seeking a soft yet distinctive choice.
The name Kyomi first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1982, with no clear etymological root. It may be a creative respelling or combination influenced by Japanese names like Kyoko (meaning 'mirror') or Yumi, or a modern English invention using fashionable sounds. Its sharp rise in the 2020s suggests a recent coinage rather than a traditional name.
Where Kyomi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kyomi” around the world
Where Kyomi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kyo, Mimi
Sibling names for Kyomi
Names that share Kyomi's style, for a brother or sister.
