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Kimberlei

Girl name · English

Kimberlei is an English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Kimberlei has the name Kimber hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kimberlei would score 17 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationKimberlei peaked in 1967, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Kimberlei you'd meet today is about 58 years old.
  • HistoryKimberlei first shows up in US birth records in 1965, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 60 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1965–2025

02419651970

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Unisex name: KimberlyGirl name: LoreleiGirl name: KimberGirl name: KimoraGirl name: KimberlynGirl name: Kimani
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Kimberlei

Kimberlei is a girl name of English origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1960s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:English names

Other spellings of Kimberlei

Unisex name: KimberleyGirl name: Kymberley

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Questions about the name Kimberlei

What is the origin of the name Kimberlei?

Kimberlei is English in origin. Other English names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Charlotte (“free”), Harper (“harp player”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).

Is Kimberlei a boy or girl name?

Kimberlei is a girl name.

How popular is the name Kimberlei?

Kimberlei is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1970. It peaked at #6,042 in 1967, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Kimberlei?

If you like Kimberlei, you might also like Kimberley and Kymberley. Kimberley is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Kimberlei?

Kimberlei is an English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.