Kimbra, derived from the Greek name Kimberly, is of English origin and means "from the woods" or "from the coast". It gained popularity as a girls' name in the latter half of the 20th century, especially after the success of New Zealand singer-songwriter Kimbra Lee Johnson, known professionally simply as Kimbra. She was born on April 27, 1990, and is renowned for her unique musical style, blending elements of pop, jazz, indie rock, and electronica. Kimbra's notable works include her ARIA Music Award-winning debut album "Vows" (2011) and its lead single "Settle Down". She has collaborated with prominent artists such as Gotye on his international hit "Somebody That I Used to Know".
The name Kimbra saw a peak in popularity during the late 1950s to early 1960s, with over 60 births per year from 1957 to 1962. However, it declined significantly afterwards, with fewer than 40 births per year after 1963. From the 1980s onwards, the name became quite rare, with fewer than 20 births per year recorded in most years up until 2015. In total, there were 1226 births registered as Kimbra between 1951 and 2015.