Kim
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kim
Kim
Unisex
english
1 syllable
Kim is an english unisex name meaning "Ruler; diminutive of kimball: chief of war. leader".
The meaning of Kim is "Ruler; diminutive of kimball: chief of war. leader" — a unisex name of english origin. At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.
- Origin
- english
- Gender
- Unisex
- Syllables
- 1
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Ruler; diminutive of kimball: chief of war. leader
Popularity
Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))
Quick answers about Kim
Very rare in US records
What does Kim mean?
Kim is a unisex name of english origin meaning "Ruler; diminutive of kimball: chief of war. leader".
Is Kim a rare name?
Yes. Kim does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Questions parents ask about Kim
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