Kinsley

At a Glance: Name: Kinsley – Meaning: king's/royal one's meadow or clearing – Origin: Old English (place name/surname) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: KINZ-lee

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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

Phonetic: KINZ-lee   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1978–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Kinsley mean?

King’s/royal one’s meadow or clearing. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kinsley)

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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