Unisex · #15,244 in 2026

Alchemy

Alchemy is an ancient branch of natural philosophy, a philosophical and protoscientific tradition that was historically practised in China, India, the Muslim world, and Europe. In its Western form, alchemy is first attested in a number of pseudepigraphical texts written in Greco-Roman Egypt during the first few centuries AD.

Current Rank
#15,244
Peak Rank
#10,243 (2020)
Total Babies
34
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #10,243 (34 total)
👦 Boy peak #12,323 (5 total)
👧As Girl Name
2011
First Year
2021
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#10243
Peak Rank
34
Total Count
6
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2022
First Year
2022
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#12323
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Alchemy

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Alchemy is an ancient branch of natural philosophy, a philosophical and protoscientific tradition that was historically practised in China, India, the Muslim world, and Europe. In its Western form, alchemy is first attested in a number of pseudepigraphical texts written in Greco-Roman Egypt during the first few centuries AD.

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Etymology
See also: Etymology of chemistry The word alchemy comes from Old French alkimie , used in Medieval Latin as alchymia . This name was itself adopted from the Arabic word al-kīmiyā ( الكيمياء ). The Arabic al-kīmiyā in turn was a borrowing of the Late Greek term khēmeía ( χημεία ), also spelled khumeia ( χυμεία ) and khēmía ( χημία ), with al- being the Arabic definite article 'the'. Together this association can be interpreted as 'the process of transmutation by which to fuse or reunite with the divine or original form'. Several etymologies have been proposed for the Greek term. The first was p
Origin & history
Alchemy encompasses several philosophical traditions spanning some four millennia and three continents. These traditions' general penchant for cryptic and symbolic language makes it hard to trace their mutual influences and genetic relationships. Three major strands exist which appear to be mostly independent, at least in their earlier stages: Chinese alchemy , centered in China; Indian alchemy ( Rasayana ), centered on the Indian subcontinent ; and Western alchemy, which occurred around the Mediterranean Basin and whose center shifted over the millennia from Greco-Roman Egypt to the Muslim wo

The Story of Alchemy

As a girl name

Alchemy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2011, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 9 Alchemys were born — ranking #10,243 that year. As of 2026, Alchemy ranks #15,244 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 34 Alchemys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Alchemy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2022, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 5 Alchemys were born — ranking #12,323 that year. As of 2026, Alchemy ranks #12,323 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Alchemys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Alchemy

Phonetically similar names — useful when Alchemy is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Alchemi
  • Alkema
  • Alcom
  • Alchimie
  • Balcony
  • Alamo
  • Alchemize
  • Algoma
  • Akamai
  • Alcuin
  • Agami
  • Algum

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alchemy

What does the name Alchemy mean?
Alchemy is an ancient branch of natural philosophy, a philosophical and protoscientific tradition that was historically practised in China, India, the Muslim world, and Europe. In its Western form, alchemy is first attested in a number of pseudepigraphical texts written in Greco-Roman Egypt during the first few centuries AD.
How popular is Alchemy in 2026?
In 2026, Alchemy ranks #15,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Alchemy most popular?
Alchemy reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #10,243 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Alchemy a unisex name?
Yes — Alchemy is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 87% of Alchemys assigned female and 13% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Alchemy?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alchemy include Maritta, Meleane, Adrianny. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

👧 Similar Girl Names

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Maritta
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Meleane
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Adrianny
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Urja
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👦 Similar Boy Names

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Aadhrit
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Aavyaan
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Ababacar
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Abdulmateen
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About the name Alchemy

Alchemy is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 34 births in the dataset. Alchemy's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #10,243. Use the chart and map above to compare Alchemy's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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