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Amberly
GirlAmerican (modern coinage)· “blend of Amber and Kimberly”
- Meaning
- blend of Amber and Kimberly
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- AM-ber-lee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,002
- US babies 2025
- 95
- Best rank
- #950 (1986)
- Peak year
- 1991
Meaning and origin of Amberly
Amberly is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “blend of Amber and Kimberly”.
Amberly is a modern name that blends Amber with the ending of Kimberly. Amber is the fossilized tree resin used as a gemstone, a word that reached English from Arabic through medieval Latin and French. Kimberly comes from an English place name and became a popular given name in the twentieth century. The similar Amberley is also the name of a village in West Sussex. The blend has a warm, golden meaning and a bright three-syllable sound, with Amber and Amy as nicknames.
Popularity over time
Amberly first appears in US Social Security records in 1960. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 4 different years, starting in 1985. Its best national rank was #950 in 1986, and the most babies received it in 1991, when 194 were named Amberly. In 2025, 95 babies were named Amberly, and it ranked #2,002 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,034 in 1980, #1,395 in 2000, #1,513 in 2010, and #2,002 in 2025. Of the 6,724 US girls named Amberly since records began, 22% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 1,434 babies. Since 2010, 1,925 more have been named Amberly.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Jesenia, Kacy, Kanesha, Tiarra, and Miriah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Amberly ranked highest in Texas, New York, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #1356 | 18 |
| New York | #1668 | 7 |
| California | #1749 | 12 |
| Florida | #1903 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Amberly is usually pronounced AM-ber-lee, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-ly”.
Middle names for Amberly
A few middle names that flow with Amberly: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Amberly
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amberly mean?
Amberly is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “blend of Amber and Kimberly”.
What is the origin of the name Amberly?
Amberly has modern American roots. Amberly is a modern name that blends Amber with the ending of Kimberly.
Is Amberly a popular name?
Not especially. Amberly ranked #2,002 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Amberly a boy or girl name?
Amberly is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Amberly?
Amberly is usually pronounced AM-ber-lee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings