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Kimora

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Pronounced kih-MOR-uh /kɪˈmɔːr.ə/High

Meaning: Possible African origin (Swahili/Yoruba region) or a creative blend; not definitively documentedMedium

In 30 seconds: A modern American name whose origin is uncertain — possibly African or a creative variant of the Japanese surname Kimura. It rose in visibility through fashion designer Kimora Lee Simmons.

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Origin MediumAfrican, Japanese

MeaningPossible African origin (Swahili/Yoruba region) or a creative blend; not definitively documented

U.S. rank (2025)#1157 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births201 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 9,868

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

Kimora is a modern name with uncertain etymology. It may be a creative variant of the Japanese surname Kimura, an independently coined name, or may have African roots. It does not appear in traditional naming dictionaries.

Kimora appeared in U.S. birth data primarily from the 1990s onward, driven in part by the prominence of Kimora Lee Simmons. It ranked #1054 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Kimora Lee Simmons, born in 1975, is the daughter of a Japanese American father and an African American mother — making her name a bridge between both cultural heritages, whether intentional or coincidental.

Overall data confidence 60%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

KimoraKymora

Nicknames

KimKimiMora

Famous Bearers

★Kimora Lee Simmons (1975–present)
American fashion designer, model, and television personality; founder of Baby Phat.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kimora mean?

Kimora's origin is uncertain. It may have African roots or be a creative variant of the Japanese surname Kimura. No definitive etymology is documented.

How do you pronounce Kimora?

It's said kih-MOR-uh — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kimora a boy or girl name?

Kimora is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Kimora?

Kimora ranked #1054 for U.S. girls in 2024.