Kimberly vs Lim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kimberly

Girl #247 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"royal fortress meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#247
Total SSA Count
1,285
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kim, Kimmy, Kimber

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Lim

Boy #23,302 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"forest, grove of trees"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Filipino Malaysian Singaporean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23,302
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kimberly Rank #247
Lim Rank #23,302

Kimberly is more popular, ranked #247 vs #23302 for Lim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kimberly ___

  • Kimberly Ann
  • Kimberly Marie
  • Kimberly Grace
  • Kimberly Nicole
  • Kimberly Lee
  • Kimberly Renee

Lim ___

  • Lim Alexander
  • Lim James
  • Lim Wei
  • Lim Jun
  • Lim Kai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kimberly

Beverly Brittany Whitney Jennifer Tyler

If you choose Lim

Lin Kim Kai Mei Jun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kimberly or Lim more popular?

Kimberly is more popular, ranked #247 compared to Lim at #23302 in the United States.

What do Kimberly and Lim mean?

Kimberly means "royal fortress meadow" (Old English origin). Lim means "forest, grove of trees" (Chinese origin).

Are Kimberly and Lim boy or girl names?

Kimberly is primarily a girl name. Lim is primarily a boy name.

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