Girl · #14,411 in 2026

Kimera

Name: Popularity of the name Kimera in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kimera, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#14,411

Peak Rank

#4,918 (1957)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1956

First Year

1999

Last Year

1957

Peak Year

#4918

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kimera

Kimera first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1956, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1957, when 7 Kimeras were born — ranking #4,918 that year. As of 2026, Kimera ranks #14,411 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 28 Kimeras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Kimera

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

Kamera
Kumera
Camaro
Camero
Camorra
Kamara
Camara
Kimura
Komara
Cynara
Kumara
Chimera

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kimera

What does the name Kimera mean?

Kimera is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1956. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kimera in 2026?

In 2026, Kimera ranks #14,411 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kimera most popular?

Kimera reached its peak popularity in 1957, ranking #4,918 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Kimera a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kimera is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Kimera?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kimera include Arthurene, Valle, Catheleen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kimera

Kimera is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1956 and has accumulated 28 births in the dataset. Kimera's peak popularity came in 1957 when it ranked #4,918. Use the chart and map above to compare Kimera'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 .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.