Kimiya

The first name Kimiya (کیمیا) is a female name that originates from Persian and literally means 'the alchemy'. Freely interpreted, it could also be understood as 'the art of the alchemist'. An alternative spelling of the Persian name Kimiya (کیمیا) is Kimia.

What does the name Kimiya mean?

Kimiya (کیمیا) is a female first name that comes from Persian and can be directly translated as 'the alchemy'. Alternatively, it can also be interpreted as 'the art of the alchemist'. This form of the name is primarily common in the Persian region, especially in Iran. A prominent bearer of this name is the Iranian actress Kimiya Hosseini.

Where does the name Kimiya come from?

The name Kimiya has its roots in Ancient Greek as well as in Persian and carries the meanings 'the alchemy' and 'the art of the alchemist'. The Ancient Greek etymology comes from khumeíā (χῠμείᾱ), which means alchemy, and the Persian word kīmiyāʿ (كِيمِيَاء) means chemistry. In Persian, it is used as kimiyâ (کیمیا) and stands for alchemy, chemistry, or elixir. The relevant languages are Arabic, Iranian, and Persian.

How do you pronounce Kimiya?

Kimiya is pronounced like 'Kimi-ja'.

Popularity

In Germany, Kimiya is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2013, reaching 2,008th place. Over the last ten years, the name Kimiya has been given as a first name about 40 times, which earned it 4,253rd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,452nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Kim / Kimi / Kimy

Famous people

• Kimiya Lilien Kahr (musician)