Kimia
Every Kimia since 1980 — 590 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kimia
Kimia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,990 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 590 American babies have been named Kimia. Its peak came in 2000, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kimia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kimia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,990 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,536 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,469 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,861 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,854 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,077 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,546 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,504 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,368 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,648 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,821 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,541 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,941 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,426 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,453 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,285 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,258 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,238 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,259 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,278 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,333 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,464 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,190 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,360 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,481 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,895 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,295 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,101 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,253 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,592 |
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Famous people named Kimia
- Kimia Alizadeh Athlete · b. 1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kimia in 2025?
Kimia ranked #6,990 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kimia?
590 babies have been named Kimia in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kimia most popular?
Kimia peaked in 2000, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Kimia a boy or girl name?
Kimia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kimia rising or falling?
Kimia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kimia?
Well-known people named Kimia include Kimia Alizadeh (athlete).