Girl · #6,606 in 2026

Kimia

Kimia is an Ancient Greek word and a feminine given name in Persian language. It means elixir of life, alchemy, or the philosopher’s stone. In ancient Persian poetry, kimia means "rare" or "unique."

Current Rank
#6,606
Peak Rank
#4,382 (2000)
Total Babies
608
5-Yr Trend
+22%
1980
First Year
2026
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#4382
Peak Rank
608
Total Count
42
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kimia

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

Kimia is an Ancient Greek word and a feminine given name in Persian language. It means elixir of life, alchemy, or the philosopher’s stone. In ancient Persian poetry, kimia means "rare" or "unique."

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The Story of Kimia

Kimia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1980, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 24 Kimias were born — ranking #4,791 that year. As of 2026, Kimia ranks #6,606 for baby girls with 17 births, rising sharply (+22% over the past five years). In total, more than 608 Kimias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Kimia

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Kimia Alizadeh (born 1998), Iranian Olympian athlete and taekwondo player
  • Kimia Hosseini (born 2003), Iranian actress
  • Kimiya Yui ( 油井 亀美也 ) (born 1970), Japanese astronaut
  • Kimiya Sato ( 佐藤 公哉 ) (born 1989), Japanese racing driver

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Names that sound like Kimia

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kimia

What does the name Kimia mean?
Kimia is an Ancient Greek word and a feminine given name in Persian language. It means elixir of life, alchemy, or the philosopher’s stone. In ancient Persian poetry, kimia means "rare" or "unique."
How popular is Kimia in 2026?
In 2026, Kimia ranks #6,606 among girls' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.
When was Kimia most popular?
Kimia reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #4,382 that year with 24 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kimia most popular?
Kimia has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kimia.
Is Kimia a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kimia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Kimia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kimia include Anise, Andrina, Natanya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kimia

Kimia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 608 births in the dataset. Kimia's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #4,382. Use the chart and map above to compare Kimia'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.