Kymiah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "gold" or "alchemy".
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the first name Kymiah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kymiah today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kymiah births was 2009 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kymiah. 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
133
~ 1 in 2,577,100 Americans
Peak year
2009
17 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,531
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Kymiah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kymiah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 68 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kymiah 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 Kymiah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kymiah
The name Kymiah is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic word "kamia," which means "secret" or "hidden." This suggests that the name may have been associated with mystery, wisdom, or the pursuit of knowledge in its early usage.
In the Middle Eastern region, the name Kymiah gained popularity during the Islamic Golden Age, a period of significant cultural, scientific, and intellectual advancements spanning from the 8th to the 13th century. During this time, scholars and philosophers delved into various fields of study, including alchemy, which was known as "al-kimiya" in Arabic. The name Kymiah may have been inspired by this connection to alchemy and the exploration of the mysteries of nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kymiah can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic philosopher and polymath, Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 AD). In his treatise on the revival of religious sciences, he mentioned a woman named Kymiah, though little is known about her historical significance.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kymiah. One prominent figure was Kymiah al-Andalusiya (11th century), a female poet and philosopher from the Andalusian region of Spain during the Moorish era. Her literary works and philosophical contemplations were highly regarded in her time.
Another notable bearer of the name was Kymiah al-Misri (1250-1325), an Egyptian scholar and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and geometry. Her pioneering work on algebraic equations and methods for solving them influenced generations of mathematicians.
In the realm of literature, Kymiah al-Baghdadi (1570-1640) was a celebrated Persian poet and mystic from Baghdad. Her poetic compositions, imbued with spiritual themes and profound insights, garnered widespread acclaim and have been studied by literary scholars for centuries.
During the Ottoman Empire, Kymiah Pasha (1680-1755) was a prominent military leader and statesman. She played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of Ottoman territories, earning respect for her strategic acumen and leadership abilities.
While these are just a few examples, the name Kymiah has been carried by individuals throughout history, often associated with scholarly pursuits, artistic expressions, or positions of influence. Its Arabic roots and connection to the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom have contributed to its enduring appeal and historical significance.
People
Kymiah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kymiah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kymiah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kymiah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 133 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kymiah 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 2,577,100 US residents.
Is Kymiah a common name?
We classify Kymiah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 134 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kymiah most popular?
The single biggest year for Kymiah was 2009, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kymiah is about 14 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 Kymiah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kymiah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kymiah 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.
Is Kymiah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kymiah 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 Kymiah 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 are called Kymiah?
You can see how many Americans are named Kymiah on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.