Kimberley
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Kimberley
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.
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Etymology
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. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and the Commonwealth nations, with no specific religious association, though it gained popularity as a given name during the Victorian era and became especially common for girls in the 20th century.
Kimberley currently ranks #5,828 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1967.
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