Boy Name English · European

Kim

Pronunciation /KIM/

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“leader”

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Kim's Numerology

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The Expression (Destiny) number, calculated from the letters of Kim.

6
The Nurturer
Keyword: Care
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GenderBoy
OriginEuropean
Starting soundKi
Numerology6 · The Nurturer
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Meaning of Kim

Kim is a boy name of European origin, popular among English families. It means “royal ruler, leader”.

Kim's Style

European English Timeless Short Boy

Kim at a Glance

Popularity
76/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
24/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Kim is a popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Kim Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#76#99#1212015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#76

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Kim Name Profile

Meaningleader
OriginEnglish · European
GenderBoy Name
First LetterK
Letters3
Syllables2
Baby Name Spot Popularity Score76/100

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