Kiki Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning

Of the Lord (as a Greek pet form of Kyriaki); as a generic nickname elsewhere it has no fixed meaning of its own

Origin

Greek (as diminutive of Kyriaki); also a generic nickname in other languages

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

KEE-keeListen

Kiki is pronounced KEE-kee, and it traces back to Kyriaki, a Greek name meaning "of the Lord" — Kiki began as its pet form. In other languages, though, Kiki is often used simply as a generic nickname without a fixed meaning of its own. It has a clean, modern and free-spirited, boho feel, from the modern era.

Meaning & Origin of Kiki

Meaning: Of the Lord (as a Greek pet form of Kyriaki); as a generic nickname elsewhere it has no fixed meaning of its own.

Origin: Greek (as diminutive of Kyriaki); also a generic nickname in other languages.

How to Pronounce Kiki

Popularity of Kiki

Kiki hit its high point in 1975, ranking #2078 with 42 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #8170, with just 13 babies named Kiki, per SSA records covering 1920 through 2024.

Names Like Kiki

These names share Kiki’s style, era or origin.

• Harmoni
• Xyla
• Agnes
• Alexa
• Aura
• Demi

FAQ

What does the name Kiki mean?

Of the Lord (as a Greek pet form of Kyriaki); as a generic nickname elsewhere it has no fixed meaning of its own.

How do you pronounce Kiki?

Kiki is pronounced KEE-kee (IPA: /ˈkiːki/).

Is Kiki a popular name right now?

Kiki peaked at #2078 in 1975 and is ranked #8170 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1920–2024.)

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