Kimaya
An uncommon Indian feminine name, possibly derived from "kimya" meaning alchemy or transformation.
Name Census estimates that about 1,052 living Americans carry the first name Kimaya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kimaya today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kimaya births was 2009 (68 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kimaya. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Kimaya is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 16 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 325,812 Americans
Peak year
2009
68 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,323
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Kimaya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kimaya from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 421 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kimaya remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kimaya by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kimaya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kimayas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. New York, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Kimaya, while Virginia, Texas, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kimaya
The name Kimaya is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language of the Indian subcontinent. Derived from the Sanskrit word "kimaya," it means "wondrous" or "miraculous." The name is associated with the concept of something extraordinary or awe-inspiring.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kimaya can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures. It was often used as a descriptive term for divine beings, celestial events, or sacred rituals that were considered remarkable or beyond human comprehension.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Kimaya was a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 7th century CE. Kimaya Nanda was a prominent figure in the Nyāya school of Hindu philosophy, known for his contributions to logic, epistemology, and metaphysics.
In the 11th century, there was a notable figure named Kimaya Devi, a Rajput princess from the Chauhan dynasty in northern India. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and her patronage of the arts and literature during her reign.
Kimaya Tripathi, born in 1543 CE, was a famous poet and writer from the Mughal era in India. Her works, which were primarily in Sanskrit and Braj Bhasha, explored themes of love, devotion, and spirituality, and were highly acclaimed during her lifetime.
In the 18th century, Kimaya Rani was a celebrated classical dancer and courtesan in the court of the Nawab of Awadh, known for her exceptional grace and expertise in the Kathak dance form.
Another notable individual with the name Kimaya was Kimaya Sanyal, a Bengali scholar and writer who lived from 1859 to 1936. She was a prominent figure in the Bengali Renaissance movement and contributed significantly to the promotion of women's education and social reforms in India.
While the name Kimaya has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has transcended its linguistic and cultural boundaries over time, gaining popularity across various regions and communities worldwide. Its unique and captivating meaning, implying something extraordinary or miraculous, has made it a cherished choice for parents seeking a name that resonates with a sense of wonder and awe.
People
Kimaya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kimaya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kimaya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kimaya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,052 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kimaya going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 325,812 US residents.
Is Kimaya a common name?
We classify Kimaya as "Rare". It ranks above 90.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,065 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kimaya most popular?
The single biggest year for Kimaya was 2009, when 68 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kimaya is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kimaya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kimaya in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.