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Kim

kim

Popularity

#4817

falling

Letters

3

Syllables

1

Origin

English

Total Births

214,725

Peak Year

#13,630 in 1960

First Recorded

1912

Style

Classic & Timeless, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Kim is a short form of Kimberly (English, "Cyneburg's meadow") or Joachim (Hebrew, "established by God").

Gender Split

Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Kim Kardashian

    American media personality and businesswoman

  • Kim Basinger

    American actress

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Personality Traits

StrongIndependentAdaptableFriendly

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