Precious, rare, or like alchemy
Kimiyah is a modern phonetic variant of the Arabic word Kimiya, which refers to alchemy or the philosopher's stone. It carries connotations of being something rare, transformative, and highly valuable. In a contemporary context, it is often chosen for its melodic sound and unique flair.
Less common today
Kimiyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,481 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).