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Kimberely

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Pronounced KIM-bur-lee /ˈkɪm.bər.li/Medium

Meaning: An extra-e spelling of Kimberly, an English place and surname read as 'Cyneburga's field' or 'royal meadow.' A mid-century American form.Low

In 30 seconds: A fuller spelling of Kimberly: Kimberely means 'royal meadow' (English), said 'KIM-bur-lee.' Vintage and rare.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn extra-e spelling of Kimberly, an English place and surname read as 'Cyneburga's field' or 'royal meadow.' A mid-century American form.
U.S. rank (2006)#18707 ↘ Falling
2006 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1970
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,300

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197019522006

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kimberely respells Kimberly, an English place name read as 'Cyneburga's field; royal meadow.' It rode the huge mid-century Kimberly wave with an added e, peaked in 1970, and faded as the standard spelling stayed strong (said 'KIM-bur-lee').

Kimberely belonged to the boomer years and has grown rare since. Rare, midcentury, and full.

Did you know? Kimberely is an extra-e spelling of Kimberly ('royal meadow') that peaked around 1970 — riding the boomer Kimberly boom.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Kimberely — Variant of Kimberly; English 'royal meadow'

Variations

KimberlyKimberleyKimberlee

Nicknames

KimKimmie

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If you like Kimberely…

Kimberly— the standard spelling
Kimberley— a spelling cousin
Kimberlee— a like -lee spelling
Amberly— a like -berly name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kimberely mean?

Kimberely is a variant of Kimberly, an English name read as 'royal meadow.'

How do you pronounce Kimberely?

It's said KIM-bur-lee /ˈkɪm.bər.li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kimberely a boy or girl name?

Kimberely is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Kimberely?

Kimberely peaked around nineteen-seventy and is rare today.

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