Kimbly is of American origin, derived from a blend of Kimberly and the popular suffix '-y'. It is considered unisex but has been more commonly used for females. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and has since maintained a steady presence in baby naming trends.
Over the years spanning from 1958 to 1982, the name Kimbly experienced varying popularity, with notable peaks occurring in 1968 (13 births) and 1974 (13 births). The total number of babies named Kimbly during this period was 135.