Kimberly: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: k-eemb-ehrly
Origin: United Kingdom
gender-male

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

Kimberly is a predominantly unisex given name of Old English origin. Kimberly it means "from the meadow of the royal fortress, " derived from the Old English terms 'cyneburg'and 'leah. Kimberly, 'The name originated from a place in England, and was later popularized by Lord Kimberley in South Africa during the 19th century. Kimberly, Over time, the name has evolved from being associated with a specific location to becoming a widely recognized and versatile name. The name has undergone various spellings, including Kimberlee, and Kimberleigh. Initially, it was used for both males and females, but it has predominantly been given to girls. Kimberly, The name gained popularity in the late 1960s in the United States, peaking at #1 in 1967. Kimberly, English terms 'cyneburg'and 'leah.

Kimberly Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Kimberly is currently #24885 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Kimberly is currently #10628 on Kiindred Boy Names

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