Holding steady.
Popularity of Kymberli since 1961
Babies named Kymberli per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 48 |
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 151 |
| 1990s | 202 |
| 2000s | 76 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kymberli first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1961, part of the wave of creative spellings that reshaped classic names in the late 20th century. The name reached its peak in 1992, and its trajectory has remained stable since, never entering the top 1000 nationally. This variant of Kimberly shares roots with the Old English place name Cyneburg's leah, blending the meaning of 'royal fortress' with a pastoral clearing. As a modern spelling, Kymberli reflects the enduring appeal of the Kimberley sound while offering a distinct, personalized form.
Kymberli is a modern respelling of Kimberly, itself derived from the Old English place name Cyneburg's leah, meaning 'woodland clearing of Cyneburg.' Cyneburg was a feminine given name composed of cyne 'royal' and burg 'fortress.' The name Kimberly became popular in the English-speaking world after the Second Boer War, and spellings like Kymberli emerged as part of the late 20th-century trend for distinctive spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kim, Kym, Kimmy, Kimmie
Variants: Kimberly, Kimberlee, Kimberley, Kymberly, Kimberli
Sibling names for Kymberli
Names that share Kymberli's style, for a brother or sister.
