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Kimo

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Kimo

Pronounced KEE-moh /ˈki.moʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Hawaiian form of James/Jim — from the Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter; one who follows'Low

In 30 seconds: Supplanter: Kimo is the Hawaiian James. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KEE-moh').
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Origin LowHawaiian, Hebrew
MeaningThe Hawaiian form of James/Jim — from the Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter; one who follows'
U.S. rank (2024)#9443 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)≈ 859
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198119492024

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

Kimo is the Hawaiian form of James/Jim — from the Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter; one who follows'. A crisp, classic name (said 'KEE-moh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, supplanter at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? James comes from Jacob — Hebrew 'supplanter' — Kimo is the Hawaiian form (of James/Jim), crisp and friendly (said 'KEE-moh').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Kimo — Hawaiian form of James

Variations

KimoKeemo

Nicknames

Ki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kimo mean?

Kimo is the Hawaiian form of James/Jim — Hebrew 'supplanter' (from Jacob).

How do you pronounce Kimo?

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

Is Kimo a boy or girl name?

Kimo is a boy's name.

How popular is Kimo?

Kimo is a very rare name in the U.S.

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