
The short answer
Kimber is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Short form of Kimberly." It ranked #936 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, short form of Kimberly. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Kimber ranked #936 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #936 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kimber mean?
Behind the Name does not give Kimber a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: short form of Kimberly.
Is Kimber a popular name?
Kimber ranked #936 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Kimber a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Kimber appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Kimber — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.