Kimberly

Meaning of Kimberly

Kimberly means "from the meadow of the royal fortress." It combines the Old English words "cyne" (royal) and "leah" (wood or clearing).

Kimberly has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kimberly

Kimberly has cooled off, slipping to #303 in 2025, down from a peak of #54 in 2007.

Notable people named Kimberly

• Kim Kardashian
  Reality TV star, businesswoman
• Kim Cattrall
  Actress, "Sex and the City"
• Kim Basinger
  Actress, Academy Award winner
• Kim Novak
  Actress, iconic blonde
• Kim Fields
  Actress, "The Facts of Life"

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Questions about the name Kimberly

What does the name Kimberly mean?

Kimberly means kimberly means "from the meadow of the royal fortress." it combines the old english words "cyne" (royal) and "leah" (wood or clearing), and it comes from English origins.

Is Kimberly a boy's or a girl's name?

Kimberly is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kimberly?

In 2025, Kimberly ranked #303 for girls, down from #247 the year before.

When was Kimberly most popular?

Kimberly peaked at #54 in 2007.