Kimya
Every Kimya since 1970 — 757 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kimya
Kimya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,451 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 757 American babies have been named Kimya. Its peak came in 1974, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Kimya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kimya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,451 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,825 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,746 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,580 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,543 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,852 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,746 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,505 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,644 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,161 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,832 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,736 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,585 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,020 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,295 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,886 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,638 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,659 |
| 2007 | 23 | #6,003 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,500 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,695 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,951 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,328 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,276 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,078 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,352 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,421 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,595 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,543 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,378 |
| 1975 | 24 | #3,003 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,669 |
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Famous people named Kimya
- Kimya Dawson Singer · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kimya in 2025?
Kimya ranked #11,451 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kimya?
757 babies have been named Kimya in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kimya most popular?
Kimya peaked in 1974, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Kimya a boy or girl name?
Kimya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kimya rising or falling?
Kimya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kimya?
Well-known people named Kimya include Kimya Dawson (singer).