Kimberly

Meaning from the royal fortress meadow
Origin English
Gender Girl
Popularity Popular
Length 8
Syllables 3
Syllabification Kim-ber-ly

About Kimberly

This established favorite demonstrates remarkable staying power across generations. Kimberly possesses a completeness and polish that comes from decades of consistent use without becoming tired or overexposed. The three syllables give it substance and formality when needed, while natural nicknames provide casual alternatives for everyday use. There's a professionalism to Kimberly, a name that looks perfectly appropriate on legal documents, academic credentials, and corporate directories. Parents choosing this name often appreciate its proven track record and cross-generational recognition—grandparents, parents, and children all know and can spell Kimberly correctly. It strikes an excellent balance between feminine grace and professional strength, never feeling too precious or too severe. The name has successfully transitioned through various decades of naming trends, proving its adaptability and endurance. Kimberly offers reliability and classic beauty, a safe but never boring choice that honors tradition while remaining entirely relevant.

Variations of Name Kimberly

Kimberley
Kim
Kimber
Kimmie
Kimmy

Nicknames for Kimberly

Kim
Kimmy
Kiki
Berly
Erly
Kimberly

Famous People Named Kimberly

Kimberly Williams-PaisleyAmerican actress
Kimberly EliseAmerican actress
Kimberly GuilfoyleAmerican television personality
Kimberly StewartAmerican socialite and fashion designer
Kimberly McCulloughAmerican actress and director
Kimberly PerryAmerican singer-songwriter
Kimberly J. BrownAmerican actress
Kimberly PeirceAmerican filmmaker
Kimberly CaldwellAmerican singer and television host
Kimberly Dos RamosVenezuelan actress and singer
Kimberly FosterAmerican feminist writer and filmmaker
Kimberly WyattEnglish singer, dancer, and television personality
Kimberly ClarkAmerican YouTuber and entrepreneur
Kimberly GossAmerican musician
Kimberly McCarthyAmerican convicted murderer
Kimberly SnyderAmerican nutritionist and author
Kimberly SchlapmanAmerican singer-songwriter
Kimberly-Ann SurinHaitian Olympic athlete
Kimberly RyanAmerican beauty queen

Characters Named Kimberly

Kimberly ShawMelrose Place
Kimberly BrockPicket Fences
Kimberly WoodruffBarbershop film series
Kimberly CormanFinal Destination 2
Kimberly WexlerBetter Call Saul
Kimberly Ann PossibleKim Possible
Kimberly Ann HartSaban's Power Rangers - Megaforce
Kimberly "Kim" ReevesA Cinderella Story
Kimberly DrummondDiff'rent Strokes
Kimberly WellsThe China Syndrome
Kimberly McDonaldSaw III
Kimberly CrawfordMad Men
Kimberly FairchildArrested Development
Kimberly HartPower Rangers Beast Morphers
Kimberly BrelandThe Young and the Restless
Kimberly Ann ScottEminem's ex-wife