Holding steady.
Popularity of Kimala since 1955
Babies named Kimala per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 72 |
| 1960s | 167 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Kimala first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1955, a time when invented names with the "Ki-" prefix were gaining popularity. Its peak year came in 1966, when the name saw its highest recorded number of births, though it never entered the top 1000. The trajectory of Kimala has remained stable at very low usage, with no significant revival in recent decades. It is not associated with any particular U.S. state or cultural group. Without a clear etymology, Kimala likely belongs to the modernist tradition of creative respellings and sound-based coinages, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that stands apart from established classics.
The name Kimala first appeared in U.S. records in 1955, near the peak of a trend for invented names beginning with "Ki-" (like Kimberly, Kiana). It may have been formed by blending the prefix "Ki-" with the suffix "-mala," reminiscent of names like Kamala or Pamela. There is no established derivation from an existing language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kim, Kimi, Kimmie
Variants: Kamala
Sibling names for Kimala
Names that share Kimala's style, for a brother or sister.
