Kimberleigh: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: k-eemb-ehrl-eh-eegh
Origin: United kingdom
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Northern Europe
Meaning: From the meadow of the royal fortress

Kimberleigh is a variant of the name Kimberly, which has its roots in Old English. The name is derived from the elements "Kimber" and "leigh, " meaning "from the meadow of the royal fortress. " The name Kimberleigh originated as a modern variation of the name Kimberley, which is derived from Old English elements meaning 'woodland clearing of the royal fortress, 'and was popularized by the town in South Africa named after Lord Kimberley, which was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Chineburlai. The name Kimberleigh gained popularity primarily due to the association with the Kimberley diamond mines in South Africa, rather than specifically because of Kimberleigh (a variant of John) Wodehouse. Over time, the name has evolved and been adapted into various forms, including Kimberleigh. Kimberleigh is predominantly recognized as a female name, with no significant historical evidence supporting its use as a unisex name. The name Kimberleigh peaked in popularity in 1995, not in the late 1960s, although its usage has declined slightly over the years. The name's popularity can also be attributed to its association with notable figures and cultural references.

Kimberleigh Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Kimberleigh is currently #19304 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Kimberleigh is currently #11039 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Kimberleigh is currently #9418 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Kimberleigh is currently #5323 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Kimberleigh is currently #9792 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Kimberleigh is currently #5574 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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