Kim vs Toni

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Toni

Girl #2,171 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless, inestimable"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Scandinavian Croatian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,171
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tone

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kim Rank #4,816
Toni Rank #2,171

Toni is more popular, ranked #2171 vs #4816 for Kim.

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

Toni ___

  • Toni Marie
  • Toni Ann
  • Toni Jo
  • Toni Lynn
  • Toni Elise
  • Toni Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kim

Kelly Karen Kevin Kyle Kari

If you choose Toni

Benny Vinnie Marcy Cora Lola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kim or Toni more popular?

Toni is more popular, ranked #2171 compared to Kim at #4816 in the United States.

What do Kim and Toni mean?

Kim means "short form of Kimberly; from Kimberley, South Africa" (English origin). Toni means "priceless, inestimable" (Latin origin).

Are Kim and Toni boy or girl names?

Kim is primarily a girl name. Toni is primarily a girl name.

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