Kimberly
Meaning: Royal fortress meadow, from the royal fortress
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #648
Total births: 254
History: The story of Kimberly in Ireland winds through County Offaly and into the heart of Thurles. It calls to mind afternoon tea at a Georgian townhouse shared among neighbors. The name endures like the windswept coastal cliffs, rooted and ever-renewing.
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| Current rank (2025) | #443 |
| Babies named Kimberly in 2025 | 8 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 254 |
| Peak year | 1988 (16 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #237 |
| Years in records | 1983–2025 (38 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 257 spots |
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 Ireland?
Kimberly ranked #443 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Kimberly most popular?
Kimberly peaked in 1988 with 16 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Kimberly a boy or girl name?
Kimberly is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Kimberlys in registered births are female.
Is the name Kimberly rising or falling in popularity?
Kimberly has risen 257 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #700 in 2020 to #443 in 2025.
How long has Kimberly been recorded in Ireland?
Kimberly appears in birth records in Ireland across 38 years — from 1983 through 2025.