Kimia

Kimia is a girl's name of Persian origin meaning “rare.” In 2024 it was given to 18 girls in the United States.

Kimia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
“rare”

About the name Kimia

Kimia belongs to the Persian tradition. Its meaning — “rare” — is the sense carried by its Persian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Kimia first appears in Social Security records in 1980. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4458 in 1992, and in 2024 18 babies received the name — 574 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kimia in US records

First recorded (US)
1980
Best US rank
#4458 in 1992
Peak year
2000
Babies named Kimia in 2024
18
Total since 1880
574

Kimia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2783 in 2001
Babies named Kimia in 2025
3
Total since 1996
99

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kimia mean?

Kimia means “rare” in its Persian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Kimia a boy or girl name?

Kimia is a girl name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kimia?

Kimia comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Kimia?

Kimia first appears in US records in 1980. Its best-ever ranking was #4458 in 1992, and 18 babies were given the name in 2024.

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