BoyJapanese origin

Kiyoshi: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A calm name meaning pure and clear, like still water.

Origin
Japanese
Syllables
3
Current rank
#10047
Peak
#838 in 1923

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1910: #173119101920: #95519201930: #162919301970: #511019701990: #886419902000: #977820002005: #874820052010: #691520102015: #1314420152020: #100472020#1#13144

What Kiyoshi Means

Kiyoshi is a boy name of Japanese origin. A calm name meaning pure and clear, like still water.

How Popular Kiyoshi Is

Kiyoshi currently ranks #10047 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #838 in 1923. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Kiyoshi

  • At its most popular, Kiyoshi reached #838 in the U.S. in 1923.
  • Kiyoshi is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Kiyoshi is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.

Names Like Kiyoshi

Other Japanese names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Kiyoshi

Japanese names that pair well as a brother or sister to Kiyoshi.

Questions About Kiyoshi

What does Kiyoshi mean?

Kiyoshi is a boy name of Japanese origin. A calm name meaning pure and clear, like still water.

How popular is Kiyoshi?

Kiyoshi currently ranks #10047 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #838 in 1923. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Kiyoshi come from?

Kiyoshi comes from Japanese roots. At its most popular, Kiyoshi reached #838 in the U.S. in 1923.

Keep Kiyoshi on Your List

Add your due date and we will send name ideas, week by week guides, and the tools you need as your pregnancy moves along.

Free, unsubscribe anytime. Due date optional, but it makes the magic work.