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Kimberlie

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

Meaning: A -lie respelling of Kimberly, an English place-and-surname name read as 'from the royal meadow' (Cyneburga's meadow). A soft modern spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft spelling of Kimberly: Kimberlie means 'from the royal meadow' (said 'KIM-bur-lee'). Classic and rare.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA -lie respelling of Kimberly, an English place-and-surname name read as 'from the royal meadow' (Cyneburga's meadow). A soft modern spelling.
U.S. rank (2024)#16486 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1970
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,672

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197019512024

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

Kimberlie is a -lie spelling of Kimberly, from an English place name meaning 'from the royal meadow.' It keeps the classic's sense in a soft spelling -- rare in the U.S. (said 'KIM-bur-lee').

It appears only very rarely, next to the common Kimberly. Extremely rare, classic, and soft.

Did you know? Kimberlie respells Kimberly, an English place name read as 'from the royal meadow,' with a gentle -lie ending (said 'KIM-bur-lee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References -- Kimberlie — A Kimberly respelling. audio_use_respelling false.

Variations

KimberlyKimberleyKimberlee

Nicknames

KimKimmy

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If you like Kimberlie…

Kimberly— the standard spelling
Kimber— a short cousin form
Emberly— a like -erly name
Everlie— a like -lie ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kimberlie mean?

Kimberlie is a -lie respelling of Kimberly, an English place name meaning 'from the royal meadow.'

How do you pronounce Kimberlie?

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

Is Kimberlie a boy or girl name?

Kimberlie is a girl's name.

How popular is Kimberlie?

Kimberlie is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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