From the meadow of the royal fortress
Kym is a modern short form of Kimberly, which originates from an English place name. It combines the Old English elements 'cyne' meaning royal and 'leah' meaning meadow or woodland clearing. While historically popular as a nickname, it is now used as a standalone name for all genders.
Less common today
Kym isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,499 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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