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At a Glance
- Meaning
- King's/royal one's meadow or clearing
- Origin
- Old English (place name/surname)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KINZ-lee
Kinsley is a girl's name that started out as an Old English place name and surname, built from words for a king's or royal one's meadow or clearing. It's pronounced KINZ-lee, and it has a free-spirited, boho, bold, and outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel. It's a classic name for parents weighing something rooted but still current.
Meaning & Origin of Kinsley
Meaning: King's/royal one's meadow or clearing.
Origin: Old English (place name/surname).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Kinsley
KINZ-leeIPA /ˈkɪnzli/
Popularity of Kinsley
Kinsley climbed to its high point of #57 in 2021, when 3,885 girls were given the name, and has since eased down to #85 in 2024 with 2,929 babies — still a well-used name, just past its peak within SSA's 1978-2024 tracking.
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FAQ
What does the name Kinsley mean?
King’s/royal one’s meadow or clearing. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Kinsley?
Kinsley is pronounced KINZ-lee (IPA: /ˈkɪnzli/).
Is Kinsley a popular name right now?
Kinsley peaked at #57 in 2021 and is ranked #85 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1978–2024.)
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