Gender: Female
Origin: English
Meaning: Royal fortress, Cyborgs Field, Ruler
Pronunciation: KIM-ber-lee, /ˈkɪmbərli/, K IH M B ER L IY
Popularity Rank: #1,003
From the Old English name Cyneburga, which means 'royal fortress'. Kimberly has been used as a given name since the 18th century.
The name Kimberly is of English origin and means Royal fortress, Cyborgs Field, Ruler, From the Meadow of the Royal Fortress. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kimberly is commonly found in United States of America, Mexico, Colombia, and 87 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KIM-ber-lee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkɪmbərli/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K IH M B ER L IY
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Kimberly is recorded 64,497 times globally, ranking it as the 1,003th most common name worldwide.
Kimberly is most prevalent in United States of America, with 36,487 occurrences, making it the 134th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Kimberly is found among 1 in every 50 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
Country | Rank | Frequency |
---|---|---|
United States of America | #134 | 1 : 50 |
Mexico | #490 | 1 : 224 |
Colombia | #824 | 1 : 507 |
Netherlands | #507 | 1 : 204 |
Peru | #612 | 1 : 515 |
Guatemala | #147 | 1 : 133 |
Costa Rica | #157 | 1 : 87 |
Canada | #359 | 1 : 224 |
Belgium | #424 | 1 : 206 |
Chile | #638 | 1 : 480 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kimberly from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 28, 2024 09:05 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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Cool, although mad as in the "m" wouldn't be the best word. What about magnificent? :D