Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: From the Royal Fortress Meadow, Chief War, Armlet
Pronunciation: kim, /kɪm/, K IH M
Popularity Rank: #400
This name is of Vietnamese origin and is a unisex name. It is a common surname in Vietnamese culture, often indicating descent from a royal family or high status. It is also a popular given name for both boys and girls.
The name Kim is of English origin and means From the Royal Fortress Meadow, Chief War, Armlet, Regal Hill, Golden, Noble or Brave, What. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kim is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Netherlands, and 96 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kim
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /kɪm/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K IH M
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Kim is recorded 137,084 times globally, ranking it as the 400th most common name worldwide.
Kim is most prevalent in United States of America, with 42,328 occurrences, making it the 101th most popular name in the country.
In Denmark, the name Kim is found among 1 in every 26 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #101 | 1 : 43 |
| United Kingdom | #142 | 1 : 34 |
| Netherlands | #41 | 1 : 31 |
| Malaysia | #142 | 1 : 353 |
| Canada | #59 | 1 : 64 |
| Belgium | #73 | 1 : 57 |
| South Africa | #421 | 1 : 501 |
| France | #677 | 1 : 289 |
| Germany | #270 | 1 : 93 |
| Denmark | #17 | 1 : 26 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kim from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 26, 2024 12:16 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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