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Kimberly is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the name of the city of Kimberley in South Africa, which was named after Lord Kimberley (1826-1902). The city came to prominence in the late 19th century during the Boer War." It ranked #303 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the name of the city of Kimberley in South Africa, which was named after Lord Kimberley (1826-1902). The city came to prominence in the late 19th century during the Boer War. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Kimberly ranked #303 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 | #303 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kimberly mean?
Behind the Name does not give Kimberly a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the name of the city of Kimberley in South Africa, which was named after Lord Kimberley.
Is Kimberly a popular name?
Kimberly ranked #303 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Kimberly a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Kimberly appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Kimberly — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
