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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kimo — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kimmy|Kimon
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Kimo

KEE-moh · 2 syllables

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#9443
→ Stable
#9443
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 8
Peak rank
#6844 in 2020
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #9443 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Kimo

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #9443

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
20
Higher than 20% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
20 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning40

Basic meaning documented; limited historical record.

Trend60

Consistent popularity — neither rising nor fading.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
HawaiianModernBoy2-syllableIslandRareMulticulturalShort FormRising
Character
supplants the expectedpursues physical mastery
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Kimos

dedicatedfearlessskilledinnovativepassionate
STRONG
High confidence

Kimo is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #9443 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#9443 · very rare
Kimo at a Glance
Meaning:Hawaiian form of James, derived from the Hebrew Yaakov meaning 'supplanter'
Language root:Hawaiian
Peak rank:#6844 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Kimo Leopoldo
Actor
Kimo Goree
Professional Surfer
Similar Sound
KeonKeanu◈KenzoKian◈Kylo◈
Similar Style
Kai◈Koa◈Alani◈Makani◈Levi
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kimo
Kai◈NoelaniLani◈HiloMakai◈KealaniNalani
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↓ Fading
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→ Stable
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kimo · Overview
Summary

Kimo is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #9443 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Nature character
Kimo carries a cool, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
kimo.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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