Nanami
Nanami first appears in US records in 1996. It peaked in 2009, when 19 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 6.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Nanami popular?
Steady Nanami has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2009.
| 2020s | 67 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 100 | |
| 2000s | 116 | |
| 1990s | 12 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Nanami mean?
Nanami commonly joins the kanji for “seven” and “sea.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nanami mean?
Nanami means Seven seas. Nanami commonly joins the kanji for “seven” and “sea.”
What is the origin of the name Nanami?
Nanami is of Japanese origin.
How do you pronounce Nanami?
Nanami is pronounced “nah-NAH-mee.”
Is Nanami a boy or a girl name?
Nanami is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Nanami a popular name right now?
Nanami has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2009.
How popular is the name Nanami?
In 2025, Nanami ranked #14410 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Nanami most popular?
Nanami was most popular in 2009, when about 19 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Nanami?
Names similar to Nanami include Kaede, Mio, Momoka, Miyu, Himari.
What names go well with Nanami?
Japanese names that pair well with Nanami include Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren, Nami.