93
Health
88
Cheerfulness
70
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
67
Morality
58▼
Health
93▲
Warmth
70
Cheerfulness
88
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
21♀
Kim Name Personality
Kim radiates confidence and vitality. This name evokes someone athletic, self-assured, and physically capable. With exceptionally strong health (93/100) paired with equally impressive cheerfulness (88/100), Kim creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Kim scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic5.1
Mature3.3
Formal3.3
Upper Class2.5
Urban4.4
Wholesome7.2
Strong5.6
Refined6.3
Strange3.8
Simple9.0
Serious5.4
Nerdy4.7
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 36 ratings.
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Famous People Named Kim
- Kim KardashianMedia personality, businesswoman
- Kim BasingerOscar-winning actress
- Kim Jong-unSupreme leader of North Korea
- Kim CattrallActress, Sex and the City
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kim
What does the name Kim say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Kim scores highest in Health (93/100) and lowest in Morality (58/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in health and high in morality.
Is Kim a boy name?▾
Kim is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (67), Warmth (70), Morality (58), Health (93), and Cheerfulness (88).
What is the Success rating for the name Kim?▾
Kim has a Success rating of 67 out of 100, which is considered high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Kim sound?▾
Kim has a Warmth rating of 70 out of 100, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Kim compare to other names?▾
Kim's strongest dimension is Health at 93/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Kim with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Kim?▾
Notable people named Kim include Kim Kardashian, Kim Basinger, Kim Jong-un and Kim Cattrall. Name Halo lists 4 famous Kims with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.