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Kimberlee
Pronounced KIM-bər-lee /ˈkɪm.bər.li/High
Meaning: -lee spelling of Kimberly — from Old English, 'Cyneburg's field/wood' (Cyneburg, 'royal fortress'); routes layeredMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Kimberlee is a -lee spelling of Kimberly — from Old English, 'Cyneburg's field/wood' (Cyneburg, 'royal fortress', plus leah, 'meadow'; routes layered, which we note). Popularized by the South African diamond town of Kimberley. A vintage, classic name; the -lee styling personalizes it.
It registers thinly today. Rare now, the-royal-fortress-meadow at the (likely) root, and classic.
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What does the name Kimberlee mean?
Kimberlee spells Kimberly — 'Cyneburg's field/wood' (royal fortress meadow); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Kimberlee?
It's said KIM-bər-lee /ˈkɪm.bər.li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kimberlee a boy or girl name?
Kimberlee is a girl's name.
How popular is Kimberlee?
Kimberlee is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Kimberly is more common.