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Ki

Unisex

Meaning of Ki: Korean: 'foundation' or 'rising'

Ki is a unisex name most strongly associated with Korean naming. It has 2 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice.

US rank 2025

Not in the US top list

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

535

First recorded 1946 · peak 2005

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 10 babies1982: 5 babies1983: 5 babies1984: 5 babies1985: 5 babies1986: 12 babies1987: 7 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 8 babies1990: 10 babies19901991: 6 babies1992: 16 babies1993: 10 babies1994: 16 babies1995: 0 babies1996: 7 babies1997: 6 babies1998: 19 babies1999: 7 babies2000: 13 babies20002001: 18 babies2002: 20 babies2003: 20 babies2004: 11 babies2005: 23 babies2006: 6 babies2007: 14 babies2008: 14 babies2009: 13 babies2010: 10 babies20102011: 11 babies2012: 12 babies2013: 9 babies2014: 13 babies2015: 5 babies2016: 10 babies2017: 13 babies2018: 7 babies2019: 10 babies2020: 5 babies20202021: 8 babies2022: 13 babies2023: 5 babies2024: 0 babies2025: 0 babies
US babies named Ki per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 23.

Gender split

80% boys · 20% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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