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Kmya

A feminine name of debated origin, possibly meaning "dark, unlit".

Name Census estimates that about 228 living Americans carry the first name Kmya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kmya today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kmya births was 2009 (19 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Kmya. 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.

People living today

228

~ 1 in 1,503,309 Americans

Peak year

2009

19 babies that year

Average age

17

years old

2022 SSA rank

#12,954

Tracked since 1999

Popularity

Kmya: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Kmya from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 125 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.

Babies born per year

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Decades

Kmya 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 Kmya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s088
2000s0125125
2010s08686
2020s01212

Origin

Meaning and history of Kmya

The name Kmya is of ancient Egyptian origin, tracing its roots back to the hieroglyphic language and culture of the Nile Valley civilizations. It is believed to have emerged during the Old Kingdom period, which spanned from around 2686 BC to 2181 BC. The name is closely related to the Egyptian word "kemyt," which means "black" or "dark-skinned," possibly referring to the fertile soil of the Nile River delta.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kmya can be found in the Pyramid Texts, a collection of ancient Egyptian funerary inscriptions from the 5th and 6th dynasties. These texts were inscribed on the walls of pyramid chambers and contained spells and prayers intended to aid the deceased in their journey to the afterlife. The name Kmya was often associated with fertility goddesses and deities connected to the natural cycles of life and rebirth.

Throughout the long and storied history of ancient Egypt, several notable individuals bore the name Kmya. One such figure was Kmya, a high priestess who served in the temple of Isis during the reign of Ptolemy XII in the 1st century BC. Records indicate that she played a pivotal role in preserving the sacred rituals and traditions of the goddess Isis, ensuring their continuity during a tumultuous period of Egyptian history.

In the 3rd century AD, another Kmya gained recognition as a skilled physician and herbalist. Her contributions to the field of medicine were documented in the Papyrus Ebers, one of the earliest known medical texts from ancient Egypt. This Kmya was renowned for her expertise in treating a wide range of ailments using natural remedies and herbal concoctions.

During the 7th century AD, a Coptic Christian woman named Kmya gained notoriety for her acts of charity and compassion. She dedicated her life to assisting the poor and underprivileged, establishing shelters and distributing food and essentials to those in need. Her selfless deeds inspired many and earned her a reputation as a saint among the Coptic faithful.

In the 12th century, a renowned Egyptian poet and scholar named Kmya al-Iskandarani made significant contributions to Arabic literature. Her poetic works, which often celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience, were widely acclaimed and influenced subsequent generations of poets and writers throughout the Arab world.

These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who carried the name Kmya throughout the rich and diverse history of ancient Egypt and the broader region. While the name may have evolved and taken on different forms over time, its roots remain firmly planted in the fertile soil of the Nile Valley, where it first blossomed as a symbol of fertility, rebirth, and the enduring legacy of one of the world's oldest civilizations.

People

Kmya + last name combinations

How many people share a full name with Kmya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.

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FAQ

Kmya: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Kmya?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 228 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kmya 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 1,503,309 US residents.

Is Kmya a common name?

We classify Kmya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 231 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Kmya most popular?

The single biggest year for Kmya was 2009, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kmya is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Kmya a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kmya 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.

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