Holding steady.
Popularity of Kimika since 1973
Babies named Kimika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 81 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kimika is a rare Japanese name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1973, two years before the first recorded year in the data. Its peak year was 1981, though even then it never approached 1 in 1,000 births. The name has remained consistently uncommon, with a stable trajectory and no significant revival in recent decades. For families with Japanese heritage or an appreciation for Japanese culture, Kimika offers a distinctive and melodic choice, though its exact meaning remains uncertain due to the potential for multiple element combinations in the Japanese language.
Kimika is a Japanese name whose exact etymology is debated. It may be composed of elements such as 'ki' (noble, precious) and 'mika' (beautiful) or could be a variant of Kimiko. The name first appeared in the United States in the 1970s, likely introduced through Japanese cultural influence.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kimi, Mika, Kika
Variants: Kimiko
Sibling names for Kimika
Names that share Kimika's style, for a brother or sister.
