Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Kimaya
GirlSanskrit· “often said to mean divine or miraculous”
- Meaning
- often said to mean divine or miraculous (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Pronunciation
- kih-MY-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,870
- US babies 2025
- 38
- Best rank
- #2,695 (2009)
- Peak year
- 2009
Meaning and origin of Kimaya
Kimaya is often said to mean “often said to mean divine or miraculous”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Sanskrit roots.
Kimaya is a name used in India and among families of Indian heritage. It is often said to mean divine or miraculous, sometimes explained through a Sanskrit or Marathi word for something wondrous, but no clear source is established, so the meaning should be treated as uncertain. It is said kih-MY-uh, with three syllables and the stress in the middle. The name became known through its use in Marathi-speaking families before spreading more widely. In English it sits comfortably beside Kiara and Maya, and Maya is contained within it as a possible short form.
Popularity over time
Kimaya first appears in US Social Security records in 1988. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,695 in 2009, the same year it reached its highest count of 68 babies. In 2025, 38 babies were named Kimaya, and it ranked #3,870 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #12,509 in 2000, #3,448 in 2010, and #3,870 in 2025. Of the 1,104 US girls named Kimaya since records began, 38% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 349 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Cailynn, Erianna, Alizay, Beautiful, and Zahira.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kimaya ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #2391 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Kimaya is usually pronounced kih-MY-uh, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with K and ends in “-ya”.
Middle names for Kimaya
A few middle names that flow with Kimaya: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kimaya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kimaya mean?
Kimaya is often said to mean “often said to mean divine or miraculous”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Kimaya?
Kimaya has Sanskrit roots. Kimaya is a name used in India and among families of Indian heritage.
Is Kimaya a popular name?
Not especially. Kimaya ranked #3,870 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Kimaya a boy or girl name?
Kimaya is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Kimaya?
Kimaya is usually pronounced kih-MY-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings