Declining since 2007, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Kimorah since 2003
Babies named Kimorah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kimorah's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 149 |
| 2010s | 172 |
| 2020s | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Kimorah is a modern American invention, first appearing on the U.S. Social Security list in 2003. It reached its peak in popularity in 2021, though it remains a very uncommon name. As of 2025, it ranks 10,107, with roughly 1 in 178,585 babies given the name. Its trajectory has been declining since 2007, indicating a fleeting surge in interest rather than long-standing tradition. Despite its rarity, Kimorah fits a contemporary pattern of melodic, feminine names with the popular -rah ending, similar to names like Kamorah or Samorah. Parents drawn to Kimorah likely appreciate its unique sound and modern feel, free from centuries of history.
Kimorah is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2003. It may be a blend of names like Kim and Nora, or a creative variation of Kimora, itself a modern name popularized by fashion designer Kimora Lee Simmons. The suffix -rah is fashionable in contemporary American naming. No older etymology or traditional meaning is attested.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kimi, Kira, Mora
Variants: Kimora
Sibling names for Kimorah
Names that share Kimorah's style, for a brother or sister.
