Kimia
2025 SSA
About Kimia
Kimia is a feminine name with Persian origins, where it means 'alchemy' or 'chemistry.' In Persian culture, the concept of kimia relates to transformation and the ancient pursuit of turning base metals into gold. Beyond Iran, the name appears in various cultures, sometimes with different meanings. In Finnish, it relates to chemistry, while in some African cultures it may have different origins and meanings. Kimia has been gradually gaining recognition internationally, though it remains relatively uncommon in Western countries. Its appealing sound and meaningful background make it attractive to parents seeking a name that symbolizes transformation and carries cultural significance.
Pronounced KIM-ee-uh.
As of October 2026, Kimia ranked #6990 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4458 in 1992.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Famous Kimias
- Kimya Dawson (b. 1972)
American musician
- Kimia Behpoornia
b. 1992
Kimia in pop culture
- Kimiā (or Kimiya) is a Persian girls' name
possibly given in reference to the renowned 11th,century Sufi text Kimiya,yi Sa’ādat (English title: The Alchemy of Happiness)