Kimette

Kimette is a feminine name that appears to be a diminutive or variant form of Kim, which itself originated as a short form of Kimberley or Kimberly. The '-ette' suffix adds a French-inspired feminine touch, similar to names like Paulette or Jeanette. This uncommon name likely emerged in the mid-20th century when both the name Kim and French-influenced names were gaining popularity. Kimette remains exceptionally rare, not appearing on most name popularity charts. The name has a delicate, feminine quality while retaining the short, crisp sound of Kim at its root. Its uniqueness offers distinctiveness without being completely unfamiliar in sound or structure.

Pronounced kim-ET.

As of November 2026, Kimette ranked #7068 for girls in US births in 1966 SSA, peaked at #6739 for girls in 1959.