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Kimmy

♀ Girl

Pronounced KIM-ee /ˈkɪm.i/Medium

Meaning: Kimmy is a familiar pet form of Kimberly, an English place-name and surname ultimately 'Cyneburg's field' (from a woman's name meaning 'royal fortress'). Used on its own as an affectionate given name.Low

In 30 seconds: A cheerful nickname-name: Kimmy is a pet form of Kimberly (said 'KIM-ee'). Warm and playful.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningKimmy is a familiar pet form of Kimberly, an English place-name and surname ultimately 'Cyneburg's field' (from a woman's name meaning 'royal fortress'). Used on its own as an affectionate given name.
U.S. rank (2023)#12822 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1967
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,084

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196719562023

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

Kimmy is a pet form of Kimberly, an English place-name and surname that goes back to 'Cyneburg's field' ('royal fortress'). Long popular as a nickname, it also stands alone as a warm, casual given name, rare in the deepest U.S. tier (said 'KIM-ee').

As a standalone given name it appears only very rarely. Rare, friendly, and playful.

Did you know? Kimmy is the sunny short form of Kimberly — a place-name that traces to 'Cyneburg's field,' with Cyneburg meaning 'royal fortress.' It reads friendly and bright on its own (said 'KIM-ee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Kimmy — Pet form of Kimberly, 'Cyneburg's field'

Variations

KimmieKimberlyKim

Nicknames

KimMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kimmy mean?

Kimmy is a pet form of Kimberly, an English place-name meaning 'Cyneburg's field' ('royal fortress').

How do you pronounce Kimmy?

It's said KIM-ee /ˈkɪm.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kimmy a boy or girl name?

Kimmy is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kimmy?

Kimmy is rare as a standalone given name in the U.S.

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