Total births
269
Girls' name · since 1982
Kaomi
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 269 babies named Kaomi, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2163
- among girls today
- 269
- born since 1982
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
Kaomi currently ranks #2163 among girls' names in America, with 269 babies recorded since 1982.
Social Security Administration records show Kaomi recorded 269 times among girls since 1982, holding rank #2163 nationally today, ahead of 88% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #2163 among girls today
- 269 born since 1982
- 2020s peak decade
- 88% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kaomi is currently the #2163 girls' name in America, more common than 88% of girls - 269 born since 1982, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2163
- among girls today
- 269
- born since 1982
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
Kaomi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2163
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 88% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
90% of everyone ever named Kaomi was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
88 babies were named Kaomi in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Kaomi compares
269 43rd percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kaomi's all-time total is 30% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kaomi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 269 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 88 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kaomi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kaomi splits its recorded history at 2020: 90% of all births land in the more recent half, 10% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 88 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kaomi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,163
Active since
1982
Kaomi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 88
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Kaomi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Kaomi's strongest decade.
241 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 90% of all-time use.
Kaomi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 18
2010s
18 births
- 2020s
2020s
241 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 241 births (90% of all-time use).
Kaomi by state
Where Kaomi concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 21 | 7.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 14 | 5.2% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 8 | 3.0% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 7 | 2.6% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 7 | 2.6% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 7 | 2.6% |
| #7 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.9% |
| #8 | South Carolina | | 5 | 1.9% |
North Carolina share of Kaomi's total US births 7.8%
Even split
21 of 269 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaomi? ▼
269 babies have been named Kaomi since 1982. It currently ranks #2163 among girls. The peak year was 2024 with 88 births.
When was Kaomi most popular? ▼
Kaomi was most popular in the 2020s decade with 241 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Kaomi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaomi are North Carolina (21 births), Texas (14 births), Indiana (8 births).
How long has the name Kaomi been used? ▼
Records for Kaomi go back to 1982, giving 44 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kaomi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaori, Kaoir, Kao, Kaoru, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kaomi's data
- North Carolina records the most Kaomis (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kaomi
Nearby Names Like Kaomi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaomi
Kaori Girl
#2314 1,409 births
Kaoir Girl
#2854 445 births
Kao Girl
244 births
Kaoru Girl
83 births
Kaory Girl
#9998 35 births
Compare Kaomi side by side: Kaomi vs Kaori Kaomi vs Kaoir Kaomi vs Kao
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Kaomi
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2,148 births · Peak 2017
Aubri #2160
5,052 births · Peak 2012
Kalaya #2166
1,559 births · Peak 2025
Unique #2159
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Taylin #2167
2,724 births · Peak 2011
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1982–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kaomi: #2163 Girls' Name - 269 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaomi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kaomi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.