Kimber vs Lea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kimber

Girl #914 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Cyneburg's field, royal forest clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#914
Total SSA Count
290
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kim, Kimmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Lea

Girl #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew Leah

Cultural Roots

French Italian Spanish German Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#834
Total SSA Count
324
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Kimber Rank #914
Lea Rank #834

Lea is more popular, ranked #834 vs #914 for Kimber.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kimber ___

  • Kimber Lynn
  • Kimber Jo
  • Kimber Lee
  • Kimber Ann
  • Kimber Grace
  • Kimber Rose

Lea ___

  • Lea Marie
  • Lea Sophie
  • Lea Grace
  • Lea Victoria
  • Lea Claire
  • Lea Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kimber

Tanner Amber Bryce Remy Hunter

If you choose Lea

Mia Ines Chloe Sophie Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kimber or Lea more popular?

Lea is more popular, ranked #834 compared to Kimber at #914 in the United States.

What do Kimber and Lea mean?

Kimber means "Cyneburg's field, royal forest clearing" (Old English origin). Lea means "weary" (Hebrew Leah origin).

Are Kimber and Lea boy or girl names?

Kimber is primarily a girl name. Lea is primarily a girl name.

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