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UK girl's name

Kimaya

An uncommon Indian feminine name, possibly derived from "kimya" meaning alchemy or transformation.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kimaya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kimaya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2115, with 13 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 13 births.

This profile covers 144 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. 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.

Kimaya is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 143 living people in the UK are called Kimaya. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kimaya ranked #2115 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 13 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 13 girls were registered as Kimaya.
  • About 143 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kimaya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2115

2024

Births in 2024

13

Latest year

Peak year

2024

13 births

Estimated living

143

2026

Meaning

What does Kimaya mean?

The name Kimaya is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language of the Indian subcontinent. Derived from the Sanskrit word "kimaya," it means "wondrous" or "miraculous." The name is associated with the concept of something extraordinary or awe-inspiring.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Kimaya can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures. It was often used as a descriptive term for divine beings, celestial events, or sacred rituals that were considered remarkable or beyond human comprehension.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Kimaya was a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 7th century CE. Kimaya Nanda was a prominent figure in the Nyāya school of Hindu philosophy, known for his contributions to logic, epistemology, and metaphysics.

In the 11th century, there was a notable figure named Kimaya Devi, a Rajput princess from the Chauhan dynasty in northern India. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and her patronage of the arts and literature during her reign.

Kimaya Tripathi, born in 1543 CE, was a famous poet and writer from the Mughal era in India. Her works, which were primarily in Sanskrit and Braj Bhasha, explored themes of love, devotion, and spirituality, and were highly acclaimed during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, Kimaya Rani was a celebrated classical dancer and courtesan in the court of the Nawab of Awadh, known for her exceptional grace and expertise in the Kathak dance form.

Another notable individual with the name Kimaya was Kimaya Sanyal, a Bengali scholar and writer who lived from 1859 to 1936. She was a prominent figure in the Bengali Renaissance movement and contributed significantly to the promotion of women's education and social reforms in India.

While the name Kimaya has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has transcended its linguistic and cultural boundaries over time, gaining popularity across various regions and communities worldwide. Its unique and captivating meaning, implying something extraordinary or miraculous, has made it a cherished choice for parents seeking a name that resonates with a sense of wonder and awe.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kimaya over time

The chart below shows babies named Kimaya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kimaya, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 13 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kimaya
0371013200420142024

Decades

Kimaya by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kimaya 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
2020s #2997 43 5
2010s #3083 76 10
2000s #3318 25 4

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FAQ

Kimaya: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kimaya in the UK right now?

In 2024, Kimaya was ranked #2115 for girls in England and Wales, with 13 births registered.

When was Kimaya most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 13 babies registered as Kimaya in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kimaya?

An uncommon Indian feminine name, possibly derived from "kimya" meaning alchemy or transformation.

How many people are called Kimaya in the UK?

A total of 144 babies have been registered as Kimaya across the 19 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.