Kimberly

Kimberly Meaning & Origin

About Kimberly
The name Kimberly is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "cyneburg" and "leah," meaning "royal fortress" or "royal meadow." It is a unisex name that gained popularity in the mid-20th century. People with the name Kimberly are often seen as strong, confident, and regal individuals.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kimberly are female.

Kimberly Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 2.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KMPRL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K0510640
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 M B ER0 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙͺmbΙ™rli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KMPRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kimberly in Braille

Here's how to represent Kimberly in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Kimberly in braille

How to Spell the Name Kimberly in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Kimberly using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kimberly in sign language

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