Kyhiem
An uncommon variant of the masculine name Kyheim of uncertain origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kyhiem. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyhiem today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyhiem births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyhiem. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kyhiem. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#11,726
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Kyhiem: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyhiem 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 Kyhiem during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyhiem
The name Kyhiem is a modern name that appears to have no definitive historical origins or cultural lineage. It is likely a creative variation or combination of more traditional names, potentially influenced by various linguistic roots and stylistic preferences.
While the exact etymology is uncertain, the name Kyhiem may draw inspiration from different sources. The first part, "Ky," could be a nod to the Gaelic prefix "Ky" or "Ki," which means "head" or "leader." This prefix is found in names like Kyra and Kyla. Alternatively, it may derive from the Old English word "cyne," meaning "royal" or "noble."
The latter part, "hiem," bears resemblance to the Hebrew name "Haim," meaning "life." It could also be a variation of the Germanic element "heim," signifying "home" or "estate." However, these connections are purely speculative, and the name's true origins remain a mystery.
Due to its relatively recent emergence, historical records or references to the name Kyhiem are scarce. Nevertheless, a few notable individuals have borne this unique name throughout the years. One such person is Kyhiem Hargrove, an American football player who played for the University of Southern California in the early 2000s.
Another individual named Kyhiem is Kyhiem K. Ghee, an American author and entrepreneur who wrote the book "The Girl from Compton" in 2018. Kyhiem Kelley is a poet and spoken word artist from Philadelphia, known for his performances and advocacy for social justice.
In the realm of music, Kyhiem Avant is an American singer and songwriter who has collaborated with various artists in the hip-hop and R&B genres. Additionally, Kyhiem Mosley is a professional basketball player from the United States who has played in various leagues around the world.
While the name Kyhiem may not have a long and storied history, its unique sound and spelling have captured the imagination of parents seeking distinctive names for their children. As with many modern names, Kyhiem's popularity and legacy will be shaped by the individuals who bear it and the stories they create in the years to come.
People
Kyhiem + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyhiem 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
Kyhiem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyhiem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyhiem 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kyhiem a common name?
We classify Kyhiem as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyhiem most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyhiem was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyhiem is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kyhiem in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyhiem a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyhiem in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Kyhiem still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyhiem in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kyhiem can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Kyhiem?
Find out how many people share the name Kyhiem on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.