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Nagi

/ NAH-gee /
Unisex Japanese 2 syllables
Meaning
Nagi means Calm, lull (Japanese).
Gender
Unisex
Origin
Japanese
Pronunciation
NAH-gee
Popularity
#9443 boys (U.S. 2025)
Popularity of Nagi in the US, 1880–2025
20002020

Nagi first appears in US records in 1992. It peaked in 2024, when 10 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 8.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Nagi popular?

Declining Nagi is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2024 peak.

US babies given the name Nagi, by decade
2020s 26
2010s 41
2000s 48
1990s 11

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Nagi mean?

Nagi is written with the kanji for the calm “lull” of the sea between wind and waves.

Names like Nagi

Japanese names with a similar feel and popularity.

Names that pair well with Nagi

Popular Japanese names for a sibling or a middle name.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nagi mean?

Nagi means Calm, lull. Nagi is written with the kanji for the calm “lull” of the sea between wind and waves.

What is the origin of the name Nagi?

Nagi is of Japanese origin.

How do you pronounce Nagi?

Nagi is pronounced “NAH-gee.”

Is Nagi a boy or a girl name?

Nagi is most commonly used as a unisex name.

Is Nagi a popular name right now?

Nagi is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2024 peak.

How popular is the name Nagi?

In 2025, Nagi ranked #9443 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Nagi most popular?

Nagi was most popular in 2024, when about 10 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Nagi?

Names similar to Nagi include Akira, Aoi, Hikaru, Hinata, Kanata.

What names go well with Nagi?

Japanese names that pair well with Nagi include Hana, Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren.