Gender Neutral
Kim
KIM
Rare & Uncommon ↓ Falling
✦ Meaning
“From Old English 'Kimball' meaning 'royal bold,' this short name carries 1960s-70s accessibility and has worked as unisex for decades.”
Popularity Over Time
Kim is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Old English
Syllables
1
Style
PlayfulClassicModernTimeless
Famous Bearers
- Kim Kardashian
- Kim Gordon
- Kim Possible
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across Old English heritage
People Also Ask
From Old English 'Kimball' meaning 'royal bold,' this short name carries 1960s-70s accessibility and has worked as unisex for decades.
Kim is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.
Kim works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Kim include Sam, Alex, Casey.