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Kimberli
How to Pronounce Kimberli
Pronounced KIM-ber-lee /ˈkɪm.bər.li/High
Meaning: A spelling of Kimberly — from an English place/surname, 'Cyneburg's field/meadow' (Cyneburg, 'royal fortress', + leah, 'clearing/meadow')Low
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
Kimberli is a spelling of Kimberly — from an English place/surname, 'Cyneburg's field/meadow' (Cyneburg, 'royal fortress', + leah, 'clearing/meadow'). A crisp, classic name (said 'KIM-bər-lee'; nickname Kim).
In the U.S. it appears as a spelling. Rare in this form, the-royal-forest-meadow at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Kimberli mean?
Kimberli spells Kimberly — English 'Cyneburg's field/meadow' ('royal fortress' + 'clearing').
How do you pronounce Kimberli?
It's said KIM-bər-lee /ˈkɪm.bər.li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kimberli a boy or girl name?
Kimberli is a girl's name.
How popular is Kimberli?
Kimberli is a rare spelling in the U.S.