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Kimaya

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Pronounced kih-MY-ah /kɪˈmaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit/Marathi kimaya, 'divine, miraculous; magic, wonder'Medium

In 30 seconds: Divine and wondrous: Kimaya is Sanskrit for 'divine, miraculous; magic'. Mystical, lyrical, and bright.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit/Marathi kimaya, 'divine, miraculous; magic, wonder'

U.S. rank (2025)#3870 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births38 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,103

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kimaya comes from Sanskrit/Marathi kimaya, 'divine, miraculous; magic, wonder'. A mystical, lyrical name across India, it suggests something wondrous and god-touched.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, divine-wonder at the root, and mystical.

Did you know? Kimaya means 'divine, miraculous' or 'magic, wonder' in Sanskrit and Marathi — a mystical, lovely name across India.

Overall data confidence 75%

Sanskrit references — kimaya — etymology

Variations

KimayaaKimya

Nicknames

Kimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kimaya mean?

Kimaya is Sanskrit for 'divine, miraculous; magic, wonder'.

How do you pronounce Kimaya?

It's said kih-MY-ah /kɪˈmaɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kimaya a boy or girl name?

Kimaya is a girl's name.

How popular is Kimaya?

Kimaya is a rare name in the U.S.