Kinsley
Kinsley is a girls' name of English origin meaning “king's meadow or clearing.” It ranked #79 in the United States in 2025. An English surname from the Old English cyning (king) and leah (clearing).
how do you pronounce Kinsley?
KINZ-lee
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what does Kinsley mean?
The name Kinsley means “king's meadow or clearing.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An English surname from the Old English cyning (king) and leah (clearing). It has risen sharply as a girls' given name in the U.S. since the 2010s, part of the -ley/-lee ending trend.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #79 |
| 2023 | #82 |
| 2022 | #85 |
| 2021 | #88 |
| 2020 | #92 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
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