Kamie
A feminine name of Japanese origin meaning "beautiful, superior, transcendent".
Name Census estimates that about 1,123 living Americans carry the first name Kamie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kamie today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kamie births was 1978 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kamie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 305,213 Americans
Peak year
1978
45 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,274
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Kamie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kamie from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 289 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kamie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kamie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kamies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Utah, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Kamie, while Michigan, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kamie
The given name Kamie has its origins in the Japanese language and culture. It is believed to have emerged during the Heian period (794-1185 CE) in Japan. The name is derived from the Japanese word "kami," which means "god" or "deity," and is often associated with the Shinto religion and its belief in nature spirits and deities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kamie can be found in the "Genji Monogatari," a renowned literary work written by Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century. The name appears as a minor character in the epic tale, suggesting its usage during that time period.
In ancient Japanese mythology, the name Kamie was sometimes associated with deities or spirits connected to nature, such as the kami of the mountains, forests, or rivers. It was believed that individuals bearing this name might possess a special connection to the natural world or be blessed by the kami.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kamie. One such figure was Kamie no Kiyomori (1118-1181), a powerful samurai and member of the Taira clan who rose to prominence during the late Heian period. He played a significant role in the Genpei War, a conflict that ultimately led to the establishment of the Kamakura shogunate.
Another historical figure with the name Kamie was Kamie no Nobunaga (1549-1582), a prominent daimyo (feudal lord) during the Sengoku period of Japan. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to unify the country under his rule.
In the realm of literature, Kamie Kishi (1862-1938) was a notable Japanese writer and poet who contributed to the development of modern Japanese literature during the Meiji and Taisho periods.
Moving to the world of art, Kamie Nishida (1919-2004) was a celebrated Japanese sculptor and painter known for her abstract works and explorations of form and texture.
Lastly, Kamie Takakuwa (1941-2017) was a respected Japanese businesswoman and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the development of the hospitality industry in Japan.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Kamie throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and cultural significance within Japanese society.
People
Kamie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kamie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kamie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kamie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,123 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kamie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 305,213 US residents.
Is Kamie a common name?
We classify Kamie as "Rare". It ranks above 90.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,210 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kamie most popular?
The single biggest year for Kamie was 1978, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kamie is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kamie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kamie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.