Kingsley
Kingsley is a boys' name of English origin meaning “king's meadow.” Kingsley combines 'king' and 'leah' (meadow), originally a place name meaning the king's clearing.
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how do you pronounce Kingsley?
KINGZ-lee
where does the name Kingsley come from?
From the Old English Cyningesleah, combining cyning, king, with leah, wood, clearing or meadow: the king's wood or clearing.
The name has distinguished literary associations through novelists Kingsley Amis and Charles Kingsley. It projects a regal quality tempered by the pastoral 'ley' ending, creating a name that is commanding yet approachable.
how popular is this name?
Kingsley has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 15 years since 2010. It peaked at #584 in 2016, and ranked #983 in 2024.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #983 |
| 2023 | #849 |
| 2022 | #738 |
| 2021 | #702 |
| 2020 | #625 |
| 2019 | #643 |
| 2018 | #643 |
| 2017 | #653 |
| 2016 | #584 |
| 2015 | #749 |
| 2010 | #980 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Kingsley fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Kingsley
It began as a place name and surname and was later adopted as a given name.
who are famous people named Kingsley?
- Kingsley Amis (English novelist, Lucky Jim)
- Ben Kingsley (English actor, Gandhi)
what are the nicknames and variants of Kingsley?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Kingsley?
what names go well with Kingsley?
Sibling names that share Kingsley's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Kingsley
What does the name Kingsley mean?
Kingsley means “king's meadow”.
What is the origin of the name Kingsley?
Kingsley comes from the English naming tradition.
How popular is the name Kingsley?
Kingsley ranked #983 in the US in 2024, according to Social Security data.
Is Kingsley a boy or girl name?
Kingsley is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Kingsley?
Kingsley is pronounced KINGZ-lee, with 2 syllables.
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