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At a Glance: Name: 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 – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: KEE-kee
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
Phonetic: KEE-kee IPA: /ˈkiːki/
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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1920–2024.
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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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