Kimbly
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kimbly first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 135 babies have been named Kimbly in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kimbly is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,052 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,052
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Kimbly
Kimbly is a girl name .
Kimbly is currently ranked #23,052 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kimbly include Kim, Kimb, Kimby, Kimbie, Kiy, Kiie, and Kimkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kimbly include Kimberly, Kimber, Kimberlyn, Kimberlynn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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