Nami
Every Nami since 1983 — 1,185 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nami
Nami is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,404 in 2025 with 156 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 1,185 American babies have been named Nami. Its peak came in 2025, when 156 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nami stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nami year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 156 | #1,404 | — | — |
| 2024 | 145 | #1,502 | 6 | #11,914 |
| 2023 | 137 | #1,553 | 7 | #10,465 |
| 2022 | 109 | #1,866 | — | — |
| 2021 | 90 | #2,115 | — | — |
| 2020 | 73 | #2,412 | — | — |
| 2019 | 44 | #3,536 | — | — |
| 2018 | 48 | #3,331 | — | — |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,973 | — | — |
| 2016 | 36 | #4,139 | — | — |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,823 | — | — |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,582 | — | — |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,264 | — | — |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,510 | — | — |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,499 | — | — |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,423 | — | — |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,333 | — | — |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,998 | — | — |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,387 | — | — |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,729 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,672 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,770 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,058 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,885 | — | — |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,398 | — | — |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,366 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,495 | — | — |
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Famous people named Nami
- Nami Otake Soccer player · b. 1974
- Nami Tamaki Singer · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nami in 2025?
Nami ranked #1,404 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 156 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nami?
1,185 babies have been named Nami in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nami most popular?
Nami peaked in 2025, when 156 newborns received the name.
Is Nami a boy or girl name?
Nami is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nami rising or falling?
Nami is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nami?
Well-known people named Nami include Nami Otake (soccer player), Nami Tamaki (singer).