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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kimura — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kimoura|Kimya
JapaneseGirl→ Stable

Kimura

kee-MOO-rah · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14329 in 2023

Peak: #14329 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14329 in 2023

Peak: #14329 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212023

Rank #14329 · Rising since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% 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
45
Won't be common in class

Kimura scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
JapaneseModern3-syllableKanji RootContemporaryEast Asian
Character
quiet dignitysteadfast resolvehumble strengthbalanced perspective
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Kimuras

artisticcharismaticversatileinfluentialdedicated
STRONG
High confidence

Kimura is a Japanese girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Kimura at a Glance
Meaning:Typically composed of kanji meaning 'wood' or 'long' (ki/mura) combined with 'village' or 'clan'. Meaning varies by character selection.
Language root:Japanese · Kanji
Peak rank:#14329 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Kimura Takuya
Actor/Singer
Kimura Kaela
Singer
Similar Sound
KimikoKumikoKamuraTamuraSakura
Similar Style
Akira◈Yuki◈Hana◈Ren◈Aiko◈
Works well with
Akira◈Hana◈Ren◈Yuki◈Sora◈Kai◈IsamuNaomi
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kimura · Overview
Summary

Kimura is a Japanese girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Meaningful character
Kimura carries a cool, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
kimura.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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