Kimia vs Nil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kimia

Girl #6,582 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"alchemy, philosophers stone"

Origin: Arabic/Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Persian Afghan Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,582
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kimi, Mia, Kim

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Nil

Girl #6,466 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the Nile River, life-giving river"

Origin: Turkish/Arabic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Persian Kurdish South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,466
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kimia Rank #6,582
Nil Rank #6,466

Nil is more popular, ranked #6466 vs #6582 for Kimia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kimia ___

  • Kimia Rose
  • Kimia Jade
  • Kimia Sara
  • Kimia Leila
  • Kimia Naz
  • Kimia Yasmin

Nil ___

  • Nil Rose
  • Nil Grace
  • Nil Marie
  • Nil Jade
  • Nil Aurora
  • Nil Sophie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kimia

Laila Shirin Darius Cyrus Nadia

If you choose Nil

Nur Lale Seren Deniz Bora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kimia or Nil more popular?

Nil is more popular, ranked #6466 compared to Kimia at #6582 in the United States.

What do Kimia and Nil mean?

Kimia means "alchemy, philosophers stone" (Arabic/Persian origin). Nil means "the Nile River, life-giving river" (Turkish/Arabic origin).

Are Kimia and Nil boy or girl names?

Kimia is primarily a girl name. Nil is primarily a girl name.

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