Kymberly
Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Kymberly
The given name 'Kymberly' is derived from the Old English words 'cyne' (royal) and 'berht' (bright), meaning 'royal bright' or 'noble bright'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Kymberly' is derived from the Old English words 'cyne' (royal) and 'berht' (bright), meaning 'royal bright' or 'noble bright'. It is primarily associated with English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, where it gained popularity in the 20th century as a variant of the name Kimberly.
Kymberly currently ranks #12,861 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1987.
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