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UK girl's name

Kimora

A feminine name of Native American origin meaning "princess" or "brave woman".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kimora is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kimora popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4056, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 38 births.

This profile covers 224 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 2001 to 2023. 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 13% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 223 living people in the UK are called Kimora. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kimora ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2009, when 38 girls were registered as Kimora.
  • About 223 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kimora as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4056

2023

Births in 2023

5

Latest year

Peak year

2009

38 births

Estimated living

223

2026

Meaning

What does Kimora mean?

The name Kimora has its origins in Japanese culture, deriving from the combination of the Japanese words "ki" meaning "tree" and "mori" meaning "forest." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with nature and the environment.

In terms of historical references, the name Kimora does not appear to be directly mentioned in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its components "ki" and "mori" have deep cultural significance in Japan, where forests and trees have been revered for centuries.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Kimora are relatively modern. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Kimora Lee Simmons, an American businesswoman and fashion designer born in 1975. She rose to prominence in the early 2000s with her clothing lines and appearances on reality television shows.

Another notable figure named Kimora was Kimora Nance, an American actress and model born in 1994. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including the series "Rizzoli & Isles" and the movie "Insecure."

In the world of sports, Kimora Salisbury was a professional tennis player from the United States, born in 1992. She achieved a career-high ranking of No. 292 in the world and competed in several Grand Slam tournaments.

Shifting to the literary world, Kimora Shunn is an American author and editor, known for her science fiction and fantasy works. She has contributed to numerous anthologies and publications within the genre.

Lastly, Kimora Stephens was a British actress and model, born in 1983. She had roles in various television series and films, including "The Bill" and "EastEnders."

While the name Kimora may not have a rich historical background spanning centuries, its modern usage has been associated with individuals across various fields, including business, entertainment, sports, and literature.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kimora over time

The chart below shows babies named Kimora registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kimora, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 38 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kimora
010192938200120122023

Decades

Kimora by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kimora 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 #4369 19 4
2010s #2560 130 10
2000s #2952 75 5

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FAQ

Kimora: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Kimora was ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Kimora most popular?

The peak year on record was 2009, with 38 babies registered as Kimora in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kimora?

A feminine name of Native American origin meaning "princess" or "brave woman".

How many people are called Kimora in the UK?

A total of 224 babies have been registered as Kimora 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.