Kismet
Pronunciation: [ k-IHZM-iht ]
Kismet is a girl baby name. Ranked #47,655 in the US, popular nicknames include Kis, Kiy, and Kisie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kismet first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 186 babies have been named Kismet in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kismet is past its peak , currently ranked #47,655 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,655
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Kismet is also used as a boy name, ranked #24714.
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About the Name Kismet
Kismet is a girl name .
Is Kismet a boy or girl name? Kismet is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #47,655 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #24,714. Kismet is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kismet is currently ranked #47,655 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kismet include Kis, Kiy, Kisie, and Kismie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis