Keomi
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 87 living Americans carry the first name Keomi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Keomi today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keomi births was 2021 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keomi. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Keomi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
87
~ 1 in 3,939,705 Americans
Peak year
2021
17 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,680
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Keomi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keomi from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 62 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
Keomi 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 Keomi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Keomi
The name Keomi has its origins in the Hawaiian language and culture, dating back to the ancient Polynesian settlements in the Hawaiian Islands. Keomi is a beautiful and melodic name that is believed to have been derived from the Hawaiian words "ke" meaning "the" and "omi" meaning "soft, gentle, or tender."
In Hawaiian culture, names often carried deep significance, reflecting qualities or attributes that parents wished for their children. The name Keomi was likely bestowed upon infants with the hope that they would grow to embody gentleness, kindness, and a nurturing spirit.
While the exact origins of the name Keomi are shrouded in the mists of ancient Hawaiian history, it is believed to have been in use for centuries, passed down through generations of Hawaiian families. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in ancient Hawaiian chants and oral traditions, which celebrated the beauty and richness of the Hawaiian language and culture.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Keomi. One such figure was Keomi Kalama, a renowned Hawaiian musician and composer who lived in the late 19th century. Kalama's compositions, which blended traditional Hawaiian melodies with Western musical influences, played a significant role in preserving and celebrating Hawaiian culture during a period of rapid change and Western influence.
Another notable Keomi was Keomi Wichman, a Hawaiian activist and community leader who dedicated her life to the preservation of indigenous Hawaiian rights and cultural traditions. Wichman's efforts helped raise awareness of the struggles faced by Native Hawaiians and inspired a resurgence of pride and appreciation for Hawaiian culture and values.
In the literary realm, Keomi Lokelani was a celebrated Hawaiian poet and author whose works captured the essence of Hawaiian life, traditions, and spirituality. Her poetry, which often drew upon ancient Hawaiian chants and legends, has been widely acclaimed for its beauty and cultural significance.
Beyond Hawaii, the name Keomi has also found its way into other cultures and traditions. In the late 20th century, Keomi Kamau was a prominent Kenyan politician and human rights advocate who fought tirelessly for social justice and democratic reforms in her country.
While these are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Keomi, the name's rich history and cultural significance continue to resonate across generations, serving as a reminder of the enduring beauty and resilience of Hawaiian culture.
People
Keomi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keomi 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
Keomi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keomi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 87 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keomi 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 3,939,705 US residents.
Is Keomi a common name?
We classify Keomi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 88 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keomi most popular?
The single biggest year for Keomi was 2021, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keomi is about 7 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 Keomi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keomi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keomi 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 Keomi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keomi 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 Keomi 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 share the name Keomi?
Want to know how many people have the name Keomi? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.