Spelling Variants
Kimberley vs Kimberly: Which Spelling?
Kimberley and Kimberly are variant spellings of the Old English name derived from 'cyning' and 'leah'.
Global Rank #85
Kimberley
Origin: English
Kimberley derives from the Old English elements "cynebeorh" or similar roots meaning "royal" (cyne-) and "clearing" or "fortress" (beorh), originally referring to a place name in England.
Global Rank #96
Kimberly
Origin: English
Kimberly derives from the Old English elements "cyning" (king) and "leah" (clearing or meadow), meaning "the clearing of the royal forest" or "king's meadow." The name became popular in English-speaking…
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Kimberley currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.