Kimberly
Meaning of Kimberly
Kimberly is a classic and enduring name for girls, pronounced KIM-bur-lee (/ˈkɪmbərli/). Originating from Old English, the name Kimberly was initially a place name meaning "Cyneburg's field," with Cyneburg being an Old English feminine personal name composed of the elements "cyne," meaning royal, and "burg," meaning fortress. Over time, Kimberly has evolved into a popular given name, especially in English-speaking countries. Common variations include Kim and Kimmie.
The name Kimberly saw a significant surge in popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly peaking in the 1960s and 1970s. It consistently ranked among the top names for baby girls during this period, even reaching as high as the top 10. Although its popularity has waned somewhat since then, it remains a well-loved choice for parents. In recent years, it has maintained a steady presence within the top 300 names in the United States. The timeless appeal of Kimberly can be attributed to its melodic sound and versatile nicknames like Kim and Kimmie.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as KIM-bur-lee (/ˈkɪmbəli/)
American English
- Pronunced as KIM-bur-lee (/ˈkɪmbərli/)
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Notable People Named Kimberly
| Kimberly Elise Trammel is an American actress known for her roles in Set It Off (1996) and Beloved (1998). |
| Kimberly Noble - Kimberly G. Noble is an American neuroscientist and pediatrician recognized for her research on socioeconomic disparities and children's cognitive development, holding the position of Professor of Neuroscience and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, and serving as the Director of the Neurocognition, Early Experience, and Development (NEED) Lab. |
| Kimberly Bryant is an American electrical engineer known for founding Black Girls Code, a nonprofit organization that provides technology and computer programming education to African-American girls. |
| Kimberly Maria Brandão is a retired professional footballer who played as a centre back and was the captain of the Portugal women's national team until 2012. |
| Kimberly Anyadike, an American pilot from Compton, California, made history in 2009 as the youngest African American woman to complete a transcontinental flight across the United States at the age of 15. |
| Kimberly Hill is a former professional volleyball player who achieved success with the United States women's national volleyball team, winning gold at the 2014 World Championship and the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, as well as bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. |
| Kimberly Nicole Hampton was a pioneering captain in the United States Army and the first female military pilot in U.S. history to be shot down and killed as a result of hostile fire, making her a significant figure in American military history. |
| Kimberly Williams-Paisley is an American actress known for her roles in According to Jim, Nashville, and Father of the Bride. |
| Kimberly Susan Budil is an American physicist and the first woman to serve as the director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, known for her significant contributions to high-power, ultra-fast lasers and advocacy for women in science. |
| Kimberly Goss is an American singer and keyboardist, renowned as the frontwoman and co-founder of the Finnish metal band Sinergy. |
| Kimberly Pita Quinn is an American actress, writer, and film producer known for her roles in films such as St. Vincent, Hidden Figures, and The Starling, and for co-owning the production company Goldenlight Films with her husband, director Theodore Melfi. |
| Kimberly Kimble - Kim Kimble is a renowned American hair stylist known for her work on WE tv's L.A. Hair and as the head of the hair department for HBO's Euphoria, with a celebrity clientele including Beyoncé, Brandy Norwood, and Halle Berry. |
| Kimberly Raye is an American author known for her Romance and Paranormal fiction, including the Dead End Dating series, and has also written Harlequin Romance titles under the alias Kimberly Randell. |
| Kimberly Godwin is the first Black woman to lead a major American broadcast news network, having been named president of ABC News in April 2021. |
| Kimberly Willis Holt is an acclaimed American children's book author, best known for her award-winning novel When Zachary Beaver Came to Town, which was adapted into a film in 2003. |
