Kim

Pronunciation: [ k-IHM ]

Boy Name #6,932 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kim is a boy name, recorded for 13 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-IHM.

Parents who love the name Kim often also consider Kittie, Kizzie, Kitty .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #6,932
Total SSA Count: 13

Alternative Spellings

Kimani #3592

Also a Girl Name

Kim is also used as a girl name, ranked #4816.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kim

Is Kim a boy or girl name?

Kim is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #6932. As a girl name, it is ranked #4816. Kim is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Kim?

Kim is pronounced k-IHM.

How popular is the name Kim?

Kim is currently ranked #6932 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Kim a common or rare name?

Kim is an uncommon name, ranked #6932 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kim

Kim is a boy name .

Is Kim a boy or girl name? Kim is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,932 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,816. Kim is more commonly used as a girl name.

Kim is currently ranked #6,932 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Kim include Kimani . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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