Kimberly vs Kathleen
Comparing Kimberly and Kathleen? Both are popular picks for parents in 2026. Kimberly ranks in the Top 100 tier and traces to English naming roots (meaning "From the royal fortress meadow"). Kathleen sits in the Top 100 tier with Irish origins (meaning "Pure").
Kimberly
- Meaning: From the royal fortress meadow
- Origin: English
- Popularity (2026): Top 100
- Full Kimberly name page
Kathleen
- Meaning: Pure
- Origin: Irish
- Popularity (2026): Top 100
- Full Kathleen name page
Which name is more popular: Kimberly or Kathleen?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Kimberly ranks higher (Top 100) than Kathleen (Top 100).