Minami
girl nameMinami entered the US charts in 1989, peaked at #6844 in 1997, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1989–2025
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rank today
#6844
peak (1997)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #8761 |
| 1990s | #10054 |
| 2000s | #11895 |
| 2010s | #13326 |
| 2020s | #13254 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Minami are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Minami alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Minami in 2025?
- Minami is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Minami most popular?
- Minami peaked in 1997, reaching #6844 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Minami with classmates?
- Minami will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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