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Kimberlie

KIM-ber-lee

Kimberlie is a girl’s name of English origin, meaning “A variant spelling of Kimberly, which is of English origin, from a place name meaning 'Cyneburg's meadow'. Cyneburg was a royal Anglo-Saxon name.”. It currently ranks #16486 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1970.

Letters9
Syllables3
OriginEnglish

What Kimberlie Means

A variant spelling of Kimberly, which is of English origin, from a place name meaning 'Cyneburg's meadow'. Cyneburg was a royal Anglo-Saxon name.

The Story of Kimberlie

A thousand years ago, Anglo-Saxon royalty walked through ancient meadows, and the echo of their landscape found its way to your child.

Kimberlie is a respelling of Kimberly, an English name derived from a place name: 'Cyneburg's meadow.' Cyneburg was a prominent royal Anglo-Saxon feminine name in early medieval England, giving the place, and by extension the name, a connection to ancient nobility. The name evolved from a surname into a given name, solidifying its place in English family lines before crossing the Atlantic in the mid-20th century.

When you first trace the letters of Kimberlie on a birth announcement, you’ll feel the weight of its history and the softness of its sound. It’s a name that conjures images of open fields and quiet strength, a reminder that your daughter carries a spirit of intelligence and ambition. Imagining your child responding to 'Kimberlie' suggests a grounded person, one who possesses both a reflective nature and a responsible heart.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Personality Traits

IntelligentResponsibleAmbitious

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#147 in 1970

Total Births

3,672

First Recorded

1951

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