Kimia vs Rayhana

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rayhana

Girl #6,433 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fragrant herb, sweet basil"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,433
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray, Raya, Hana

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kimia Rank #6,582
Rayhana Rank #6,433

Rayhana is more popular, ranked #6433 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

Rayhana ___

  • Rayhana Rose
  • Rayhana Noor
  • Rayhana Marie
  • Rayhana Grace
  • Rayhana Layla
  • Rayhana Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kimia

Laila Shirin Darius Cyrus Nadia

If you choose Rayhana

Fatima Zainab Yasmin Hana Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kimia or Rayhana more popular?

Rayhana is more popular, ranked #6433 compared to Kimia at #6582 in the United States.

What do Kimia and Rayhana mean?

Kimia means "alchemy, philosophers stone" (Arabic/Persian origin). Rayhana means "fragrant herb, sweet basil" (Arabic origin).

Are Kimia and Rayhana boy or girl names?

Kimia is primarily a girl name. Rayhana is primarily a girl name.

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