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Kima
GirlMeaning of Kima: Swahili: 'to gather'
Kima is a girl's name most strongly associated with African naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10625th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#10625
8 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
377
First recorded 1953 · peak 2022
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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