Kim vs Nabi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kim

Girl #4,816 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Kimberly; from Kimberley, South Africa"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English Korean Vietnamese Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,816
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kimmy, Kimmie

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Nabi

Girl #4,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"butterfly"

Origin: Korean word name

Cultural Roots

Korean Japanese Arabic (different meaning)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,920
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nab

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kim Rank #4,816
Nabi Rank #4,920

Kim is more popular, ranked #4816 vs #4920 for Nabi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kim ___

  • Kim Marie
  • Kim Anne
  • Kim Lee
  • Kim Jade
  • Kim Rose
  • Kim Grace

Nabi ___

  • Nabi Rose
  • Nabi Grace
  • Nabi Lynn
  • Nabi Soo
  • Nabi Ji
  • Nabi Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kim

Kelly Karen Kevin Kyle Kari

If you choose Nabi

Hana Soo Mina Juno Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kim or Nabi more popular?

Kim is more popular, ranked #4816 compared to Nabi at #4920 in the United States.

What do Kim and Nabi mean?

Kim means "short form of Kimberly; from Kimberley, South Africa" (English origin). Nabi means "butterfly" (Korean word name origin).

Are Kim and Nabi boy or girl names?

Kim is primarily a girl name. Nabi is primarily a girl name.

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