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').
Fewer than 5 girls were named Kimberely in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American Idol finalist and singer
Member of the British girl group Girls Aloud
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Member of the rock band Boston