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Kima

♀ Girl

Pronounced KEE-mah /ˈki.mə/Medium

Meaning: Variously from Hebrew Kimah, 'the Pleiades star cluster', and a modern short form of names like Rakima/Kimberly; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The Pleiades star cluster: Kima is Hebrew. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KEE-mah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningVariously from Hebrew Kimah, 'the Pleiades star cluster', and a modern short form of names like Rakima/Kimberly; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7763 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 369

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219532024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kima comes variously from Hebrew Kimah, 'the Pleiades star cluster' (named in the Book of Job), and from a modern short form of names like Rakima/Kimberly (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KEE-mah').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-Pleiades at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Kima is variously from Hebrew Kimah, 'the Pleiades star cluster' (named in the Book of Job), and a modern short form — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KEE-mah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Kima — routes layered

Variations

KimahKeemaKimma

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kima mean?

Kima is variously Hebrew 'the Pleiades star cluster' and a modern short form; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kima?

It's said KEE-mah /ˈki.mə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kima a boy or girl name?

Kima is a girl's name here.

How popular is Kima?

Kima is a rare name in the U.S.

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