Holding steady.
Popularity of Kimbria since 1988
Babies named Kimbria per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Kimbria is a modern invention, first recorded in U.S. data in 1988. It has never cracked the top 1,000 names, confirming its rarity. Its peak year was 2023, showing a slight recent uptick, but the trajectory remains stable at very low usage. The name likely blends the sound of familiar names like Kimberly (itself a place name) with the fashionable -ia suffix, a pattern seen in many contemporary coinages. Without a clear historical or linguistic root, Kimbria stands as a creative, personalized choice for parents seeking a distinctive name.
Kimbria first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1988, suggesting a recent invention. It resembles names like Kimberly or Kimber, with the -ia ending popular in modern girl names such as Kendra or Tricia. No historical or linguistic derivation has been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kim, Kimmy, Bria
Sibling names for Kimbria
Names that share Kimbria's style, for a brother or sister.
