Kimora
How to say it: kih-MOR-uh · /kɪˈmɔrə/
Modern American coinage, possibly a blend of Kim and Mora; popularized late 20th century; no established traditional etymology.
Kimora was the 994th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 201 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 28% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,104 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #994 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 201 |
| Share of births | 1 in 16,494 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −28% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,104 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Kimora emerged in recent decades and peaked in the 2000s. Still near that high, it is likely to drift lower.
What goes with it
Rippling with soft yet crisp sounds and a creative spark. Kimi offers a playful short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kimora is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
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