Kimberley
Pronunciation: [ k-IHMB-erl-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kimberley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 228 babies have been named Kimberley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kimberley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,734 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,734
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Kimberley
Kimberley is a boy name .
Is Kimberley a boy or girl name? Kimberley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,734 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,106. Kimberley is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kimberley is currently ranked #20,734 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kimberley include Kim, Kimb, Kimby, Kimbie, Kimbe, Kimbey, Kimbeie, Ley, Leyie, Rley, Kiy, and Kiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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