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Kimbra

A Kimberly elaboration linked to an English place-name and surname.

Usage languagesEnglish
US rank (2015)#16,419

Meaning and history

Kimbra is an English feminine diminutive or elaboration of Kimberly. Kimberly began as an English surname and place name, referring to several locations whose Old English elements are commonly interpreted as a personal name plus “woodland clearing.” The shorter form has developed independent use. The best-known bearer is New Zealand singer-songwriter Kimbra Lee Johnson, professionally known as Kimbra, who gained international recognition through her work with Gotye and her solo recordings.

Popularity over timeUS births · girls
19961996: no US SSA record for this spelling
1997: no US SSA record for this spelling
1998: no US SSA record for this spelling
1999: no US SSA record for this spelling
2000: no US SSA record for this spelling
20012001: no US SSA record for this spelling
2002: no US SSA record for this spelling
2003: no US SSA record for this spelling
2004: no US SSA record for this spelling
2005: no US SSA record for this spelling
20062006: 5 births, rank #17,168
2007: no US SSA record for this spelling
2008: no US SSA record for this spelling
2009: no US SSA record for this spelling
2010: no US SSA record for this spelling
20112011: no US SSA record for this spelling
2012: 6 births, rank #14,962
2013: 9 births, rank #11,000
2014: no US SSA record for this spelling
20152015: 5 births, rank #16,419

In 2015, 5 babies were recorded with the name Kimbra, ranking #16,419 among girls.