Emma vs Kimberley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kimberley

Girl #5,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Cyneburg's woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English South African American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,106
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kim, Kimmy, Kimmie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kimberley Rank #5,106

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5106 for Kimberley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Kimberley ___

  • Kimberley Anne
  • Kimberley Jean
  • Kimberley Sue
  • Kimberley Marie
  • Kimberley Elizabeth
  • Kimberley Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kimberley

Jennifer Jessica Tracy Stacey Ashley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kimberley more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kimberley at #5106 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kimberley mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kimberley means "Cyneburg's woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Emma and Kimberley boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kimberley is primarily a girl name.

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