Kaomi
Japanese name meaning "lovely" or "beauty in love".
Name Census estimates that about 203 living Americans carry the first name Kaomi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kaomi today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaomi births was 2024 (88 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaomi. 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
203
~ 1 in 1,688,445 Americans
Peak year
2024
88 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,157
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Kaomi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaomi from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 177 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaomi 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 Kaomi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kaomis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. North Carolina, Texas, Indiana recorded the most babies named Kaomi, while Alabama, Ohio, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaomi
The given name Kaomi is believed to have its origins in the Japanese language. It is a combination of two Japanese words - "ka" which means "fragrant" and "omi" which means "beauty". Therefore, the name Kaomi can be interpreted as meaning "fragrant beauty" or "beautiful fragrance".
The earliest recorded use of the name Kaomi dates back to the Heian period in Japan, which spanned from the late 8th century to the late 12th century. During this time, Japan underwent a golden age of art, literature, and culture. It is possible that the name Kaomi originated as a poetic reference to the natural beauty and fragrances found in the imperial court and aristocratic circles of the time.
While the name Kaomi does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its meaning and origins align with the Japanese appreciation for nature and beauty, which was a prominent theme in the literature and art of the Heian period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kaomi was a Japanese noblewoman who lived in the late 12th century. She was a lady-in-waiting to the Empress Shoken and was known for her skill in the art of poetry and calligraphy.
Another notable figure in history with the name Kaomi was a 16th-century Japanese painter and artist. She was renowned for her delicate and intricate depictions of nature, particularly flowers and landscapes. Her work was highly sought after by the samurai class and nobility of the time.
In the 19th century, Kaomi Matsumoto was a prominent Japanese educator who played a significant role in establishing modern education systems for women in Japan. She founded several schools and advocated for equal educational opportunities for girls and women.
During the late 20th century, Kaomi Fujita was a celebrated Japanese novelist and writer. Her works often explored themes of identity, cultural traditions, and the complexities of modern Japanese society. She received numerous literary awards and honors throughout her career.
More recently, Kaomi Akamine is a Japanese singer and songwriter who gained popularity in the early 2000s. She is known for her soulful vocals and unique fusion of traditional Japanese music with contemporary styles.
People
Kaomi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaomi 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
Kaomi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaomi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 203 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaomi 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 1,688,445 US residents.
Is Kaomi a common name?
We classify Kaomi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 205 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaomi most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaomi was 2024, when 88 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaomi is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kaomi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaomi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaomi 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.
Is Kaomi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaomi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kaomi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Kaomi?
Find out how many people have the name Kaomi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.