Kimora Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Kimora has Japanese origins, meaning 'to wear' or 'to hold.' Its evolution includes variations like Kimo and Kimmie. It gained popularity in Western cultures in the late 20th century and is associated with strength and individuality. There is no biblical relevance.
The name Kimora is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kimora has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kimora' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18043rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 699th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 957th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kimora' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kimora"
Pronunciation
/kɪˈmɔːrə/
Origin
Japanese
Etymology
The name Kimora is derived from the Japanese word 'kimora,' which means 'to wear' or 'to hold.' It can also be associated with the kanji characters that represent 'tree' and 'village.'
Meaning
to wear, to hold, tree village
Language Evolution
Kimo, Kimo-ra, Kimora
Historical Usage
The name Kimora gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Western cultures, as a unique and modern name choice.
Variants & Derivatives
Kimi, Kim, Kimmie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kimora is perceived as a trendy and stylish name, often associated with strength and individuality.
Famous People
Kimora Lee Simmons, Kimora Blac
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kimora"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kimora"
"Kimora" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18043rd of 27321 | 24 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 699th of 35406 | 6,286 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 957th of 30306 | 3,357 |
Regional Popularity of "Kimora" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kimora" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
16.63% 762nd/4582 |
11.25% 581st/5164 |
7.25% 530th/7313 |
16.53% 1234th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
22.77% 907th/3984 |
19.52% 876th/4487 |
10.91% 744th/6822 |
30.56% 1918th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kimora"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kimora" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.