Rising since 2017, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Kimori since 2002
Babies named Kimori per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Kimori is a modern, rare name that first entered U.S. records in 2002. It has been steadily rising in use since 2017, and reached its peak rank of 7,885 in 2025, with approximately 1 in 123,636 newborns given the name that year. The name is most likely an invented combination, blending the popular prefix Kim- with a trendy -ori ending, similar to names like Kimora or Kori. While its exact origins are unclear, its modern sound and feminine appeal have contributed to its gentle upward trajectory. Kimori has no strong regional ties, as it has not appeared among the top names in any state.
Kimori first appeared in U.S. records in 2002, possibly a combination of the prefix Kim- (from names like Kimberly or Kimora) with the popular -ori or -ri suffix seen in names like Kori or Mori. It may also be inspired by the Japanese word 'kimori' (meaning 'tree frog'), though no direct cultural borrowing is attested. The name has seen consistent but rare use, primarily for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kim, Kiki, Mori
Sibling names for Kimori
Names that share Kimori's style, for a brother or sister.
