Gender: Unisex
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: South or beautiful wave
Pronunciation: M IY N AA M IY
Popularity Rank: #60,568
Minami comes from the Japanese word for 'south'. It can also mean 'beautiful wave' or 'ocean beauty'.
The name Minami is of Japanese origin and means South or beautiful wave. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Minami is commonly found in Japan, Malaysia, United States of America, and 38 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M IY N AA M IY
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Minami is recorded 465 times globally, ranking it as the 60,568th most common name worldwide.
Minami is most prevalent in Japan, with 245 occurrences, making it the 237th most popular name in the country.
In Japan, the name Minami is found among 1 in every 372 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | #237 | 1 : 372 |
| Malaysia | #18,429 | 1 : 41,471 |
| United States of America | #32,667 | 1 : 44,125 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Minami from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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