UK girl's name
Kymora
A Scottish feminine name potentially derived from the Gaelic words "cumhachd" (power) and "mór" (great).
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.
Kymora is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kymora 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 2015, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2008 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Kymora. 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
- • Kymora ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 4 girls were registered as Kymora.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kymora 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
2015
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Kymora mean?
The name Kymora is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, dating back to around 1500 BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "kumara," meaning "prince" or "young man." The name may have been given to boys born into noble or royal families, symbolizing their status and position in society.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata, there are references to characters bearing names similar to Kymora, suggesting that the name has been in use for centuries. One notable figure was Kumara Karttikeya, the Hindu god of war and the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. He was revered for his bravery and martial prowess.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kymora can be traced back to the 8th century CE, during the Pala Empire in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent. Historical records from this period mention individuals with variations of the name, such as Kumara and Kumaradeva, who held prominent positions in the royal court or were scholars and philosophers.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kymora or its derivatives. One such figure was Kumaradevi (1003-1030 CE), a Rajput princess and poet from the Chahamana dynasty in present-day Rajasthan, India. She was renowned for her literary works and her patronage of the arts.
Another prominent individual was Kumara Gupta I (415-455 CE), an influential ruler of the Gupta Empire in ancient India. His reign is often considered the golden age of classical Indian civilization, marked by significant advances in arts, sciences, and governance.
In the 16th century, Kumara Kampana (1510-1611) was a celebrated poet and composer from the Kingdom of Vijayanagar in southern India. His works, which included devotional songs and plays, had a profound impact on the literary and cultural landscape of the region.
Kumara Vyasa (circa 400 BCE) was a legendary Hindu sage and philosopher who is believed to have compiled and arranged the Vedas, the ancient sacred texts of Hinduism. He is revered as the author of the epic Mahabharata and is considered one of the most influential figures in Hindu mythology and literature.
While the name Kymora may have evolved over time and across different cultures, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language and the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent, where it was associated with nobility, wisdom, and literary accomplishments.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kymora over time
The chart below shows babies named Kymora registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 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 Kymora, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kymora by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kymora 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 | #5201 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #5551 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Kymora: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kymora in the UK right now?
In 2018, Kymora was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kymora most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 4 babies registered as Kymora in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kymora?
A Scottish feminine name potentially derived from the Gaelic words "cumhachd" (power) and "mór" (great).
How many people are called Kymora in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Kymora across the 4 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.