Kimberly

The name Kimberly [ kim-ber-lee ] is mostly a female name, though this name is sometimes used for males. There are multiple spellings of this name, although in the United States Kimberly is most prevalent. The name is taken from Kimberley, located in South Africa (which is in turn named for Lord Kimberley, a person in the 19th century). Kimberly is a widely used moniker for female infants that has been in circulation for multiple decades. The name holds a significant past and profound significance. The name Kimberly originated from two Old English words, "cyneburg" and "leah," signifying "royal fortress" and "meadow," correspondingly. It was initially employed in the United States during the 1940s and has been a preferred pick among parents ever since. This name was ranked #220 on the US Popular Names in 2021. 

 People 

 Kimberley Locke, American singer-songwriter
 Kimberly Williams-Paisley, American actor and film director
 Kimberly Peirce, American film director
 Kimberly Guilfoyle, American attorney and First Lady of San Francisco

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Category:Given names