Barbara vs Kimora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

Cultural Roots

English American German Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barb, Barbie, Babs

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Kimora

Girl #1,056 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tree village (from Japanese Kimura)"

Origin: Japanese phonetic inspiration

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,056
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki, Kimi, Mora

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Popularity Comparison

Barbara Rank #860
Kimora Rank #1,056

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #1056 for Kimora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barbara ___

  • Barbara Ann
  • Barbara Jean
  • Barbara Lee
  • Barbara Lynn
  • Barbara Kay
  • Barbara Jane

Kimora ___

  • Kimora Lee
  • Kimora Simone
  • Kimora Renee
  • Kimora Grace
  • Kimora Nicole
  • Kimora Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barbara

Patricia Nancy Linda Judith Robert

If you choose Kimora

Zara Amara Kioni Imani Zuri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Kimora more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Kimora at #1056 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Kimora mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Kimora means "tree village (from Japanese Kimura)" (Japanese phonetic inspiration origin).

Are Barbara and Kimora boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Kimora is primarily a girl name.

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