Timberley as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Timberley

What is the meaning of the name Timberley ?

The baby name Timberley is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced TIM-bər-lee (IPA: /ˈtɪmbərli/).

Timberley is English in Origin.

Timberley is a modern English given name that blends the everyday word timber (ultimately from Old English timbr, "wood for building") with the toponymic suffix -ley, from Old English leah, "clearing, meadow." The composite evokes "wood clearing" or "timber meadow," pairing natural imagery with a sturdy, craftsmanly feel. It is also often perceived as a creative riff on the established name Kimberly, sharing its rhythm and -berley ending.

Documented in North American usage from the late 20th century, Timberley remains rare and largely unranked in national statistics. It is used for all genders, though more commonly feminine in practice. Variant spellings and near-forms include Timberly, Timberlee, Timberleigh, Tymberlee, and Timberlea; short forms range from Tim and Timi to Timber and Lee. The name fits the broader trend of surname-style, nature-leaning choices ending in -ley.

⚙ Timberley is extremely rare. There are only 1 recorded use on record, spread over 1 country.