Kinley

At a Glance: Name: Kinley – Meaning: fair-haired warrior/hero (via McKinley, from Gaelic Fionnlagh) – Origin: Scottish (Gaelic, via the surname McKinley) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: KIN-lee

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Kinley is a Scottish Gaelic name, pronounced KIN-lee, that came into use through the surname McKinley. It traces back to Fionnlagh, meaning fair-haired warrior or hero, and today it works for both boys and girls with a bold, adventurous, go-anywhere feel. If you're after a name with an exploring, trailblazing spirit, Kinley has that built in.

Meaning & Origin of Kinley

Meaning: Fair-haired warrior/hero (via mckinley, from gaelic fionnlagh).

Origin: Scottish (Gaelic, via the surname McKinley).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Kinley

Phonetic: KIN-lee   IPA: /ˈkɪnli/

Popularity of Kinley

Kinley peaked at #180 in 2012, when 1,750 babies were given the name, but by 2024 it had dropped to #617, with just 483 babies sharing it.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1917–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Kinley mean?

Fair-haired warrior/hero (via mckinley, from gaelic fionnlagh). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kinley)

How do you pronounce Kinley?

Kinley is pronounced KIN-lee (IPA: /ˈkɪnli/).

Is Kinley a popular name right now?

Kinley peaked at #180 in 2012 and is ranked #617 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1917–2024.)

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