Kimya
Meaningsilence, quiet · Swahili
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,133 in 1974
8 babies were named Kimya in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,225 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Kimya you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kimya, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kimya would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKimya first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1974, when it ranked #2,133. Today it's #10,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendKimya has climbed 1,225 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Swahili, Kimya means “silence, quiet”. Our records link it to African and Swahili roots.
About the name Kimya
Kimya is a girl name of African and Swahili origin meaning “silence, quiet”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-mya”. US birth records list Kimya for girls from 1970 to 2025, in 54 of those 56 years. Its best year was 1974, when it ranked #2,133 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:African namesSwahili names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14 | 71,124 girls |
| 1980s | 4.2 | 239,808 girls |
| 1990s | 4.9 | 204,918 girls |
| 2000s | 11 | 94,787 girls |
| 2010s | 8.4 | 119,332 girls |
| 2020s | 4.5 | 221,402 girls |
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Questions about the name Kimya
What does the name Kimya mean?
Kimya means “silence, quiet” in Swahili.
What is the origin of the name Kimya?
Kimya has African, Swahili roots in our records. Other African names include Layla, Aisha, Amber.
Is Kimya a boy or girl name?
Kimya is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kimya?
Kimya ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1974 (#2,133).