The nameKimya
Kimya is a girl's name of Persian origin.
- Girl's name
- Persian
Meaning
From the Persian kimiya, "alchemy, elixir". Kimya Khatun was the stepdaughter of the poet Rumi.
Origin
Persian.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Kimya
Kimya in France
915thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2023peak year (45 births)
510babies named Kimya in France since 1900
Kimya was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 245 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Kimya. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Kimya in France were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 38 births a year on average, against 33 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kimya mean?
From the Persian kimiya, "alchemy, elixir". Kimya Khatun was the stepdaughter of the poet Rumi.
What is the origin of the name Kimya?
Persian.
Is Kimya a girl's or a boy's name?
Kimya is a girl's name.