Precious stone or alchemy
Kemya is a modern variation likely derived from the Arabic word 'Kimiya', meaning alchemy or chemistry, or potentially linked to Swahili roots. It carries connotations of transformation, value, and rarity. In a modern context, it is often chosen for its unique sound and rhythmic quality.
Less common today
Kemya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,188 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American singer-songwriter and member of The Moldy Peaches
