Is Kiyoshi a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Kiyoshi is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Kiyoshi?

It’s currently ranked #916 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Kiyoshi?

kee-yoh-shee · IPA: /kiːjoʊʃi/

Kiyoshi Boy

Popularity: #916 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkee-yoh-shee / kiːjoʊʃi

Japanese

Meaning

pure; quiet

Historical & Cultural Background

Kiyoshi is a traditional Japanese name that reflects values of purity and tranquility. It is often used in Japan and can be found in various forms of Japanese literature and culture. The name is associated with a calm demeanor and is sometimes given to boys born during peaceful times.

Variants

Kiyoshiro
Kiyosuke

International Variants

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Famous people named Kiyoshi

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Fictional characters named Kiyoshi

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Sibling Suggestions

Kenji Hiroshi Takeshi Yuki Satoshi

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kiyoshi was first seen in the United States in 1910. Kiyoshi has ranked as high as #844 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in Hawaii, California, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Kiyoshi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kiyoshi (2014)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1910	5
1912	9
1913	7
1914	17
1915	31
1916	39
1917	38
1918	42
1919	53
1920	53
1921	53
1922	56
1923	66
1924	56
1925	60
1926	47
1927	38
1928	31
1929	18
1930	21
1931	18
1932	19
1933	18
1934	12
1935	10
1936	14
1937	7
1938	9
1941	5
1943	7
1970	5
1975	6
1978	6
1979	8
1984	5
1986	7
1987	6
1988	6
1989	8
1990	5
1991	7
1992	6
1993	6
1994	6
1995	5
1996	16
1997	6
1998	6
1999	5
2000	6
2001	5
2002	10
2003	9
2004	6
2005	8
2006	9
2007	12
2008	12
2009	10
2010	12
2011	12
2012	9
2013	13
2014	11
2015	5
2016	5
2017	8
2018	11
2019	13
2020	7
2021	12
2022	9
2023	11
2024	8