Kimberli
Meaningfrom Kimberley · English form of Kimberly
- US rank
- #10,107
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #783 in 1968
9 babies were named Kimberli in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,782 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1951–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kimberli you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 178,571 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kimberli, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kimberli would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKimberli first shows up in US birth records in 1951, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 74 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1968, when it ranked #783. Today it's #10,107, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKimberli was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 64,935 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 178,571.
- TrendKimberli has slipped 3,782 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,107. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningKimberli is an English form of Kimberly, which means “from Kimberley”.
About the name Kimberli
Kimberli is a girl name of English origin meaning “from Kimberley”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-rli”. US birth records list Kimberli for girls from 1951 to 2025, in 73 of those 75 years. Its best year was 1968, when it ranked #783 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,107, with 9 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 15 | 67,114 girls |
| 1960s | 70 | 14,294 girls |
| 1970s | 57 | 17,596 girls |
| 1980s | 29 | 33,910 girls |
| 1990s | 20 | 49,237 girls |
| 2000s | 24 | 42,517 girls |
| 2010s | 8.7 | 115,075 girls |
| 2020s | 7.8 | 127,932 girls |
Other spellings of Kimberli
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Kimberli
What does the name Kimberli mean?
Kimberli means “from Kimberley” in English, as a form of Kimberly.
What is the origin of the name Kimberli?
Kimberli has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Kimberli a boy or girl name?
Kimberli is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kimberli?
Kimberli ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1968 (#783).