Kym
Pronunciation: [ k-IHM ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kym first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,297 babies have been named Kym in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kym is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,406 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,406
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Kym is also used as a boy name, ranked #42646.
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About the Name Kym
Kym is a girl name .
Is Kym a boy or girl name? Kym is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,406 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #42,646. Kym is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kym is currently ranked #28,406 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kym include Kymani, Kymber . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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