Kimberly

Pronunciation: [ k-IHMB-erl-ee ]

Boy Name #23,495 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kimberly is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-IHMB-erl-ee.

Parents who love the name Kimberly often also consider Kittie, Kizzie, Kitty .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #23,495
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Kim Kiy Kimie Kimbie

Also a Girl Name

Kimberly is also used as a girl name, ranked #247.

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Kittie Kizzie Kitty King Kirk Kit Kirby Kid

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kimberly

Is Kimberly a boy or girl name?

Kimberly is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #23495. As a girl name, it is ranked #247. Kimberly is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Kimberly?

Kimberly is pronounced k-IHMB-erl-ee.

How popular is the name Kimberly?

Kimberly is currently ranked #23495 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Kimberly?

Common nicknames for Kimberly include Kim, Kiy, Kimie, and Kimbie.

Is Kimberly a common or rare name?

Kimberly is an uncommon name, ranked #23495 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kimberly

Kimberly is a boy name .

Is Kimberly a boy or girl name? Kimberly is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,495 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #247. Kimberly is more commonly used as a girl name.

Kimberly is currently ranked #23,495 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kimberly include Kim, Kiy, Kimie, and Kimbie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.