Alchemy or chemistry; possibly black land
Kemia is a rare name likely derived from the Greek word 'khemeia', the root of alchemy and chemistry. It may also trace back to 'Kemet', the ancient Egyptian name for Egypt, meaning 'black land' in reference to the fertile soil of the Nile.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Kemia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
