All about the name

Nami

Male

« Nami is a unisex Japanese given name derived from the kanji characters for wave ("波") and beauty ("美"), signifying "beautiful wave". »

#10082 last year

Meaning, origin, history

Nami is a name of Japanese origin, derived from the kanji characters "波" and "美". The first character, "波", means wave, while the second character, "美", signifies beauty. Therefore, Nami can be translated to mean "beautiful wave". The name Nami has been popular in Japan for many years and is often used for girls. However, it is also a unisex name and can be used for boys as well. In Japanese culture, names are often chosen based on their meaning and the sound they make. The name Nami is considered to have a pleasant sound and a positive meaning, making it a popular choice among parents. There is no significant historical figure or event associated with the name Nami. However, it has been used in literature and media, most notably as the name of the main female character in the popular anime series "One Piece". This has contributed to its popularity outside of Japan as well.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Nami since 1880

Total births
7
Total since 1880
Peak year
2023
7 births
in 2023
7
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years