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Kiyomi
GirlJapanese· “pure beauty”
- Meaning
- pure beauty
- Origin
- Japanese
- Pronunciation
- kee-YOH-mee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #765
- US babies 2025
- 355
- Best rank
- #765 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Kiyomi
Kiyomi is a Japanese name that is usually said to mean “pure beauty”.
Kiyomi is a Japanese name usually formed from kiyo, "pure" or "clear," and mi, "beauty." Different kanji characters can be used for the same sounds, so the exact meaning depends on how the name is written, but "pure beauty" is a common reading. It is said kee-YOH-mee, with three syllables. Related names include Kiyoko and Kiyoshi, which share the same kiyo element. The name has a soft, graceful sound that works in many languages, and Kiyo is a possible nickname.
Popularity over time
Kiyomi first appears in US Social Security records in 1917. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 1 different years, starting in 2025. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #765, and its highest count, 355 babies. Use has grown 557% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #5,363 in 1920, #11,223 in 1980, #9,552 in 2000, #3,343 in 2010, and #765 in 2025. Of the 2,238 US girls named Kiyomi since records began, 58% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 490 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Keziah, Neriah, Xyla, Stormi, and Laylani.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kiyomi ranked highest in Georgia, Connecticut, and South Carolina.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | #356 | 31 |
| Connecticut | #366 | 8 |
| South Carolina | #496 | 10 |
| Maryland | #578 | 9 |
| Wisconsin | #586 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Kiyomi is usually pronounced kee-YOH-mee, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with K and ends in “-mi”.
Middle names for Kiyomi
A few middle names that flow with Kiyomi: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kiyomi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kiyomi mean?
Kiyomi is a Japanese name that is usually said to mean “pure beauty”.
What is the origin of the name Kiyomi?
Kiyomi has Japanese roots. Kiyomi is a Japanese name usually formed from kiyo, "pure" or "clear," and mi, "beauty." Different kanji characters can be used for the same sounds, so the exact meaning depends on how the name is written, but "pure beauty" is a common reading.
Is Kiyomi a popular name?
Yes. Kiyomi ranked #765 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Kiyomi a boy or girl name?
Kiyomi is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Kiyomi?
Kiyomi is usually pronounced kee-YOH-mee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings