Kimora

Kimora - A very unique female name

Kimora appeared on the charts for the first time in 1999 on position #1649. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kimora and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kimora? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kimora. The baby girl name Kimora was given to 163 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1107 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 7,997 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kimora peaked in popularity 18 years ago in 2008 on position 292.

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Kimora is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kimora is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #479 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,704.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kimora is where you live.

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Kimora origin and meaning

Modern American — origin of the coinage undocumented

Uncertain — Kimora is a modern name popularised in the 1990s and 2000s; claims that it is Japanese for various phrases are not documented, and its actual construction is not established

Kimora arrived with model and entrepreneur Kimora Lee Simmons's fame and peaked for babies in 2008, in her heyday. Glossy meanings attached to it online — usually Japanese phrases — do not hold up; it is best understood as a modern American name that one famous bearer carried.

Origin uncertain

Kimora is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Kimora, pop culture references for the name Kimora and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kimora

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kimora, sorted by popularity.

Kamari / Kamora / Kamaria / Kamara / Kamri / Kymora / Kemora / Kamry / Kamira / Kamori /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Kimora

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kimora a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kimora?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

kih-MOR-uh · /kɪˈmɔrə/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Kamora — The a-spelling sibling name, a separate entry.
• Kimorah — H-ending respelling.

Nicknames: KimMora

Famous bearers

• Kimora Lee Simmons — American model and fashion entrepreneur (b. 1975) Contemporary

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Kimora is a glamour name of the 2000s, inseparable from Kimora Lee Simmons. It has fallen a long way from its peak.

Worth knowing

• The Japanese meanings printed for Kimora online are unverified folk etymology.
• It is easily confused with Kamora, a different modern name.