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Kimura

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Pronounced kee-MOO-rah /kiˈmuːr.ɑː/Medium

Meaning: Kimura is a common Japanese surname meaning 'tree village' (ki, 'tree' + mura, 'village'). As a girl's given name in the U.S. it is a modern surname-as-first-name choice; we note the surname origin honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-name from Japan: Kimura means 'tree village' (said 'kee-MOO-rah'). Distinctive and rare.
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Origin MediumJapanese
MeaningKimura is a common Japanese surname meaning 'tree village' (ki, 'tree' + mura, 'village'). As a girl's given name in the U.S. it is a modern surname-as-first-name choice; we note the surname origin honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#14329 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 23

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320132023

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

Kimura is a widespread Japanese surname, 'tree village' (ki, 'tree' + mura, 'village'). Its use as a girl's given name in the U.S. is a recent surname-as-first-name trend rather than a traditional personal name, which we note. Distinctive and rare (said 'kee-MOO-rah').

As a given name it appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and distinctive.

Did you know? Kimura is one of Japan's common surnames, literally 'tree village.' As a first name it's a modern surname-style pick, which we note honestly (said 'kee-MOO-rah').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Kimura — Japanese surname 'tree village' (ki + mura)

Variations

KimuroKimaraKimira

Nicknames

KimiMura

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kimura mean?

Kimura is a Japanese surname meaning 'tree village' (ki, 'tree' + mura, 'village'), which we note honestly.

How do you pronounce Kimura?

It's said kee-MOO-rah /kiˈmuːr.ɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kimura a boy or girl name?

Kimura is a surname; used here as a girl's given name.

How popular is Kimura?

Kimura is extremely rare as a U.S. given name.

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