Kimberly vs Rylee

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kimberly Rank #247
Rylee Rank #125

Rylee is more popular, ranked #125 vs #247 for Kimberly.

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

Rylee ___

  • Rylee Grace
  • Rylee Mae
  • Rylee Ann
  • Rylee Nicole
  • Rylee Joy
  • Rylee Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kimberly

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If you choose Rylee

Paisley Kinsley Brayden Jaxon Harley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kimberly or Rylee more popular?

Rylee is more popular, ranked #125 compared to Kimberly at #247 in the United States.

What do Kimberly and Rylee mean?

Kimberly means "royal fortress meadow" (Old English origin). Rylee means "descendant of Raghallach" (Irish origin).

Are Kimberly and Rylee boy or girl names?

Kimberly is primarily a girl name. Rylee is primarily a girl name.

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