UK girl's name
Kimiya
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "alchemy" or "elixir of life".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kimiya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kimiya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 5 births.
This profile covers 34 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 1997 to 2018. 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.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 34 living people in the UK are called Kimiya. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kimiya ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 5 girls were registered as Kimiya.
- • About 34 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kimiya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
5 births
Estimated living
34
2026
Meaning
What does Kimiya mean?
The given name Kimiya has its origins in the Persian language and culture. It is derived from the Middle Persian word "kimiya," which means "alchemy" or "the art of transformation." This word, in turn, traces its roots back to the ancient Greek word "khemeia," meaning the "transmutation of metals."
Kimiya is believed to have been used as a given name in Persia (modern-day Iran) as early as the 9th century AD, during the Islamic Golden Age. It was a popular name among scholars and alchemists, reflecting the importance of alchemy in the scientific and philosophical traditions of the time.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Kimiya can be found in the works of the Persian philosopher and alchemist, Jabir ibn Hayyan (circa 721-815 AD), who is considered the father of Arabic alchemy. In his writings, he discussed the principles and practices of alchemy, which may have contributed to the popularization of the name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kimiya. One example is Kimiya Behjat Gohar (1805-1852), an Iranian poet and calligrapher who was renowned for her literary contributions and mastery of the art of calligraphy.
Another prominent figure was Kimiya Yazdi (1320-1389), a Persian physician and alchemist who authored several influential works on medicine and alchemy, including the "Kitab al-Mujarrabat" (Book of Experiences).
In the realm of modern literature, Kimiya is the name of a character in the novel "The Alchemist" by the Brazilian author Paulo Coelho, published in 1988. The name symbolizes the transformative power of alchemy and the journey of self-discovery.
Additionally, Kimiya Alizadeh Zenoorin (born 1998) is an Iranian-born taekwondo practitioner who competed for Iran until 2020, when she defected to Germany. She became the first Iranian woman to win an Olympic medal in taekwondo, earning a bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Kimiya Soudagar (born 1985) is an Iranian-American actress and model, known for her roles in films such as "Argo" (2012) and "Alex Cross" (2012).
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kimiya over time
The chart below shows babies named Kimiya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kimiya, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kimiya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kimiya 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 | #5295 | 21 | 6 |
| 2000s | #4969 | 10 | 3 |
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Kimiya
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kimiya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kimiya in the UK right now?
In 2018, Kimiya was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kimiya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 5 babies registered as Kimiya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kimiya?
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "alchemy" or "elixir of life".
How many people are called Kimiya in the UK?
A total of 34 babies have been registered as Kimiya across the 10 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.