Declining since 1996, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Kimberleigh since 1956
Babies named Kimberleigh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 109 |
| 1970s | 99 |
| 1980s | 112 |
| 1990s | 167 |
| 2000s | 116 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Kimberleigh is a modern respelling of the classic Kimberley, which rose to prominence in the mid-20th century. First recorded in 1956, the name gained traction in the 1990s, reaching its peak rank in 1995. However, its trajectory has been falling since 1996, reflecting a broader shift away from -leigh suffixed names. In 2025, Kimberleigh ranked 13,208, with approximately 1 in 267,878 girls receiving the name. While it did not become a top state favorite, it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a familiar sound with a unique spelling. The name's etymology, rooted in English place names, connects it to notions of royalty and woodland clearings, though its modern usage is purely decorative.
Kimberleigh is a modern respelling of Kimberley, itself an elaboration of the place name Kimberley in England. The original place name is believed to come from Old English cyneburg (royal fortress) and leah (woodland clearing). The spelling -leigh became a fashionable suffix in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, leading to variants like Kimberleigh.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kim, Kimmie, Leigh
Sibling names for Kimberleigh
Names that share Kimberleigh's style, for a brother or sister.
