From the meadow of the royal fortress
A rare spelling variant of Kimberly, derived from the English place name Kimberley. It combines the Old English name Cyneburg (meaning 'royal fortress') with 'leah' (meaning 'wood' or 'meadow').
Less common today
Kimberely isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,546 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American Idol finalist and singer
Member of the British girl group Girls Aloud
Welsh actress known for Fresh Meat
Member of the rock band Boston
