Holding steady.
Popularity of Kymia since 1990
Babies named Kymia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Kymia is a rare and modern name, first appearing in U.S. records in 1990. It reached its peak popularity in 2008, but it has never ranked in the top 1000. The name's trajectory has remained stable, with very few annual births. Its unusual spelling and possible Persian roots give it a distinctive, contemporary feel.
Kymia first appeared in the United States in 1990. It is likely a modern spelling variant of Kimia, which derives from the Persian word 'kimia' meaning 'alchemy' or 'elixir'. The name may also be a creative combination of popular sounds or a respelling of Kym, a short form of Kimberly. Its usage has been infrequent, with a peak in 2008 but remaining rare overall.
“Kymia” around the world
Where Kymia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kym, Mia, Kim
Sibling names for Kymia
Names that share Kymia's style, for a brother or sister.
