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Nami: Meaning & Origin

Nami is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “Wave; symbolizes strength and resilience.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

NAH-mee

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

67/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 33% of popular names.

Nicknames

NaMimi

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

29%
56
2010
40
Current
#31
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Nami Suki
  • Nami Mika
  • Nami Yuna

Famous Namesakes

  • Nami Tamaki (singer)
  • Nami (character from One Piece)