girl's name
Kimala
kih-MAH-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 326
Kimala is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1982 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1961, when 24 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1955.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kimala Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 72 |
| 1960s | 167 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 11 |
How Popular Is Kimala?
In 1982, Kimala was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kimala
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kimala Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kimala over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kimala
- English kih-MAH-luh
Sibling Names for Kimala
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kimala — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kimala
How popular is the name Kimala?
In 1982, Kimala was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kimala a girl's or a boy's name?
Kimala is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kimala?
Kimala has 3 syllables.
When was Kimala most popular?
Kimala peaked in 1961, when 24 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.