What does the name Kimberly mean?

The name Kimberly means "Royal fortress meadow".

What is the origin of the name Kimberly?

Kimberly is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 1,285 babies were named Kimberly in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Kimberly is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 1,285 ↘

All-Time Total: 845,374

Peak Year: 1970

Kimberly is of Old English origin, derived from the place name Kimberley, meaning "Cyneburg's field" or "Cyneburg's meadow."

Girl names closely related to Kimberly

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Boy names closely related to Kimberly

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Names with similar meaning to Kimberly

Kim Kimber Kimberlee Kimberley

Births per year in the United States

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