UK girl's name
Kimmi
A feminine diminutive form of Kimberley, of Old English origin, meaning "from the royal meadow".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kimmi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kimmi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4524, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2006 to 2008. 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.
Kimmi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Kimmi. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kimmi ranked #4524 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 4 girls were registered as Kimmi.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kimmi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4524
2008
Births in 2008
4
Latest year
Peak year
2008
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Kimmi mean?
The name Kimmi is thought to have originated from the Korean language, where it is a diminutive form of the name Kim. The name Kim itself is derived from an ancient Korean surname that dates back to the Silla Kingdom, which existed from the 1st century BCE to the 10th century CE. In Korean culture, the name Kim is one of the most common family names, and it is believed to have originated from the word "gim," which means "gold" or "metal."
While the exact origins of the name Kimmi are not entirely clear, it is likely that it emerged as a shortened or affectionate version of the name Kim, particularly in the modern era. The name Kimmi has been used as a given name for both males and females, although it is more commonly associated with females in recent times.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Kimmi can be found in the Korean folktale "The Story of Shim Chong," which dates back to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897). In this tale, Shim Chong is a filial daughter who sacrifices herself to save her blind father. While the name Kimmi is not explicitly mentioned, the story's protagonist's name, Shim, bears some similarities to the name Kim, from which Kimmi is derived.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kimmi, although its usage as a given name has been relatively limited compared to other names. One such individual was Kimmi Eriksson, a Swedish actress and singer who was born in 1946 and passed away in 2022. Another notable figure was Kimmi Lewis, an American singer and songwriter who was active in the 1960s and 1970s.
In the realm of sports, Kimmi Kouri was a Finnish ice hockey player who competed in the 1980s and 1990s. Kimmi Lekerman was a Swedish footballer who played as a forward in the 1990s and 2000s. Additionally, Kimmi Dumont was a Belgian cyclist who participated in various cycling events in the 1980s and 1990s.
While the name Kimmi has not been as widely used as some other given names, it holds a unique connection to Korean culture and has been embraced by individuals from diverse backgrounds throughout history. Its enduring presence, albeit limited, has contributed to the rich tapestry of global naming traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kimmi over time
The chart below shows babies named Kimmi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kimmi, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2008, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kimmi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kimmi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4793 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Kimmi
- 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
Kimmi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kimmi in the UK right now?
In 2008, Kimmi was ranked #4524 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Kimmi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 4 babies registered as Kimmi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kimmi?
A feminine diminutive form of Kimberley, of Old English origin, meaning "from the royal meadow".
How many people are called Kimmi in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Kimmi across the 2 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.