Ilse vs Kimberley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilse

Girl #5,017 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,017
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Il, Ilsy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ilse Rank #5,017
Kimberley Rank #5,106

Ilse is more popular, ranked #5017 vs #5106 for Kimberley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilse ___

  • Ilse Marie
  • Ilse Louise
  • Ilse Anne
  • Ilse Sophie
  • Ilse Katrine
  • Ilse Renate

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 Ilse

Liesel Klaus Greta Hans Heike

If you choose Kimberley

Jennifer Jessica Tracy Stacey Ashley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilse or Kimberley more popular?

Ilse is more popular, ranked #5017 compared to Kimberley at #5106 in the United States.

What do Ilse and Kimberley mean?

Ilse means "God is my oath" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Kimberley means "Cyneburg's woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Ilse and Kimberley boy or girl names?

Ilse is primarily a girl name. Kimberley is primarily a girl name.

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