UK girl's name
Kemiyah
An Arabic name meaning "alchemy" or "chemistry".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kemiyah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kemiyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Kemiyah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kemiyah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kemiyah ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 girls were registered as Kemiyah.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kemiyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kemiyah mean?
The name Kemiyah is derived from the Arabic word "kimia," which means "alchemy" or "chemistry." This name has its origins in the ancient Islamic world, where the study of alchemy and chemistry flourished. It is believed that the name Kemiyah first emerged during the golden age of Islamic civilization, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Kemiyah can be found in the writings of the renowned Muslim philosopher and polymath, Jabir ibn Hayyan, who lived in the 8th century. He is often referred to as the "father of chemistry" and wrote extensively on the subject of alchemy and chemistry. It is possible that the name Kemiyah was inspired by his contributions to these fields.
During the medieval period, the name Kemiyah was occasionally used by Muslim scholars and intellectuals who specialized in the study of alchemy and chemistry. However, it was not a widely popular name until more recent times.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Kemiyah was Kemiyah al-Andalusi, a 12th-century Muslim scientist and alchemist from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain). She is believed to have made significant contributions to the fields of chemistry and alchemy, although many details of her life and work have been lost to history.
Another historical figure with the name Kemiyah was Kemiyah al-Maridini, a 13th-century Syrian alchemist and scholar. He is known for his work on the purification and transmutation of metals, as well as his writings on the philosophical aspects of alchemy.
In the 14th century, there was a Persian alchemist and philosopher named Kemiyah al-Tusi, who lived in the city of Tus (present-day Iran). He wrote several treatises on the principles of alchemy and is considered one of the most influential figures in the field during that era.
Moving forward in time, in the 16th century, there was a Turkish alchemist named Kemiyah al-Rumi, who hailed from the Ottoman Empire. He is remembered for his contributions to the study of metallurgy and his writings on the spiritual aspects of alchemy.
Finally, in the 18th century, there was an Egyptian alchemist and scholar named Kemiyah al-Masri, who lived in Cairo. He wrote several works on the practical applications of alchemy, as well as its philosophical and mystical dimensions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kemiyah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kemiyah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5876 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kemiyah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kemiyah in the UK right now?
In 2012, Kemiyah was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kemiyah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Kemiyah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kemiyah?
An Arabic name meaning "alchemy" or "chemistry".
How many people are called Kemiyah in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kemiyah across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.