Kymberley
Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kymberley: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1988.
A modern respelling of the classic Kimberly, Kymberley ultimately derives from an Old English place name meaning “Cyneburg’s field” – Cyneburg itself being a feminine name meaning “royal fortress.” This variant spelling, swapping the ‘i’ for a ‘y,’ surged in popularity during the 1970s and 1980s, particularly in English-speaking countries. While no globally famous Kymberleys spring immediately to mind, the name shares its root with the Kimberley region in Western Australia and the South African diamond-mining town of Kimberley, both named after Lord Kimberley, whose title referenced a Norfolk village. The name’s most notable cultural touchpoint may be its connection to the Kimberley Process, the international certification scheme for blood diamonds. As a spelling choice, K
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19884 babies
- Latest (1988)
- #5114 babies
- Total births
- 4since 1988
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y