Origin and Meaning of Kemberly

Field with a royal lineage

Origin: English - Kemberly is a modern variation of the name Kimberly, which has Old English roots from the words 'cyne' meaning 'royal' and 'berie' meaning 'woodland clearing'.

• Kemberly arose as a feminine name variant of Kimberly, which gained popularity during the 20th century, especially in the US.
• While Kemberly is primarily used in English-speaking countries, the popularity of the name often reflects contemporary naming trends.
• Celebrity bearers of names similar to Kemberly include Kymberly from reality television, although Kemberly itself is less commonly recognized.
• The name Kimberly topped the charts in the 1960s and 1970s, and Kemberly is often seen as a creative modernization of this classic.
• Variations of the name include Kymberly, Kimberly, and Kimberley, with all retaining a similar phonetic structure.