Kimberleigh
English (Rare) · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Kimberleigh
The name 'Kimberleigh' is a modern feminine variant of 'Kimberley,' derived from an Old English place name meaning "Cyneburg's field" or "royal fortress meadow," combining the elements *Cyneburg* (royal fortress) and *lēah* (clearing or meadow).
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Etymology
The name 'Kimberleigh' is a modern feminine variant of 'Kimberley,' derived from an Old English place name meaning "Cyneburg's field" or "royal fortress meadow," combining the elements *Cyneburg* (royal fortress) and *lēah* (clearing or meadow). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious ties; historically, the name gained popularity in the 20th century, partly influenced by the Kimberley region in South Africa and the diamond rush.
Kimberleigh currently ranks #14,104 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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