Holding steady.
Popularity of Kimie since 1915
Babies named Kimie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 62 |
| 1920s | 156 |
| 1930s | 29 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 60 |
| 1970s | 39 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kimie is a Japanese feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1915, during a period of increased cultural exchange between Japan and America. The name reached its peak popularity in 1922, though it has never been common enough to rank in the top 1000. Its usage has remained stable and very low over the decades, with no recent revival. Kimie is composed of two kanji characters that together evoke qualities like hope, beauty, and blessing, reflecting traditional Japanese naming aesthetics. While the name is not tied to any top states or widely known bearers, it carries a gentle, melodic quality that distinguishes it within Japanese name culture.
Kimie is a Japanese feminine name typically written with two kanji characters: 希 (ki) meaning 'hope' or 'rare' and 美 (mie) meaning 'beauty', or 貴 (ki) meaning 'precious' and 美恵 (mie) meaning 'beautiful blessing'. The name has been in occasional use in Japan since the early 20th century, often reflecting the cultural preference for names evoking positive virtues. Its usage outside Japan is very rare, primarily within Japanese diaspora communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kimi, Mie, Kiki
Sibling names for Kimie
Names that share Kimie's style, for a brother or sister.
