Kimberly Overview

Meaning: Kimberly means “woodland clearing of the royal fortress,” which many think is a royal name
associated with nature.

Gender: Kimberly is a gender-neutral or unisex name, though it has been more popular as a feminine
name in the United States.

Origin: Kimberly as a given name originated from the location of Kimberley in the Northern Cape, South
Africa.

Pronunciation: “KIM-bur-lee.” The name rhymes with the words “liberty” or “wizardly.”

Popularity: In 1966 and 1967, Kimberly was the second most popular name for girls in the United States.
In recent years, it has remained popular in the top 250.

Nicknames: Berry, Kiki, Kim, Kimbo, Kimmie, Kimmy, Lee, Leigh, Lili, Lily, Linnie, Millie.

Variations: Amberly, Kim, Kimber, Kimberlee, Kimberleigh, Kimberley, Kimberlyn, Kimmie, Kym.

Namesakes: Kim Cattrall, Kimberly Denise Jones (Lil’ Kim), Kimberly “Kim” Kardashian.