Kimberly
Meaning: Royal fortress meadow, from the royal fortress
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #379
Total births: 161
History: Kimberly peaked in the 1990s in Australia. The Kimberley region of WA gives it Australian geographic depth. Kimberly means Western Australia's spectacular outback.
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| Current rank (1988) | #97 |
| Babies named Kimberly in 1988 | 81 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 161 |
| Peak year | 1988 (81 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #97 |
| Years in records | 1984–1988 (2 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Kimberly
What does the name Kimberly mean?
Kimberly means “Royal fortress meadow, from the royal fortress” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Kimberly?
Kimberly has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Royal fortress meadow, from the royal fortress”.
How popular is Kimberly in Australia?
Kimberly ranked #97 in Australia in 1988 — given to 81 babies that year.
When was Kimberly most popular?
Kimberly peaked in 1988 with 81 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Kimberly a boy or girl name?
Kimberly is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Kimberlys in registered births are female.