Kismet
Meaningfate · Turkish
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,571 in 1955
5 babies were named Kismet in the US in 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 Kismet you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kismet, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kismet would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKismet first shows up in US birth records in 1955, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 70 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1955, when it ranked #3,571. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn Turkish, Kismet means “fate”.
About the name Kismet
Kismet is a girl name of English origin meaning “fate”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-met”. US birth records list Kismet for girls from 1955 to 2025, in 28 of those 71 years. Its best year was 1955, when it ranked #3,571 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.8 | 357,143 girls |
| 1960s | 1.1 | 877,193 girls |
| 1970s | 4.2 | 236,407 girls |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 girls |
| 2000s | 1.6 | 609,756 girls |
| 2010s | 1.3 | 763,359 girls |
| 2020s | 1.6 | 612,245 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.2 | 312,500 boys |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Kismet
What does the name Kismet mean?
Kismet means “fate” in Turkish.
What is the origin of the name Kismet?
Kismet has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Kismet a boy or girl name?
Kismet is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kismet?
Kismet ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1955 (#3,571).