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Kymir

♂ Boy

Pronounced KY-meer /ˈkaɪ.mɪər/Low

Meaning: Modern creative compound; possibly peace of the seaLow

In 30 seconds: Kymir is a modern American constructed name, possibly combining Kai (sea in Hawaiian) with Mir (peace in Slavic), suggesting peace of the sea. A distinctive two-syllable name used primarily in African American communities.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningModern creative compound; possibly peace of the sea
U.S. rank (2025)#1385 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births133 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 945

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320002025

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

Kymir is a modern American name, likely combining Kai (sea, from Hawaiian or Japanese) with Mir (peace, from Slavic languages). Used primarily in African American communities.

Kymir is a distinctive, uncommon name in the United States with a flowing two-syllable sound and possible gentle sea-peace imagery.

Did you know? Names like Kymir reflect the extraordinary creativity of African American naming traditions, which create distinctive names by combining elements from diverse linguistic traditions into fresh, meaningful combinations.
Overall data confidence 40%
American Name Trends

Variations

KymerKymeer

Nicknames

KymKy

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Frequently Asked

What does Kymir mean?

Kymir is a modern American name possibly combining Kai (sea) and Mir (peace).

Is Kymir a traditional name?

Kymir is a modern constructed name used primarily in African American communities.

How do you pronounce Kymir?

Kymir is pronounced KY-meer with two syllables.

What names are similar to Kymir?

Similar names include Tamir, Amir, and Damir.

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