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Kim

Pronunciation: [ k-IHM ]

Girl Name #4,816 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4816, Kim is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Kim is a girl name, recorded for 28 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
Girl
Popularity Rank
#4,816
Total SSA Count
28

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Kim is also used as a boy name, ranked #6932.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kim

Is Kim a boy or girl name?
Kim is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4816. As a boy name, it is ranked #6932. 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 #4816 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Kim a common or rare name?
Kim is an uncommon name, ranked #4816 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kim

Kim is a girl name .

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

Kim is currently ranked #4,816 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

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