Kinsley
English (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kinsley
Kinsley derives from the Old English elements "cyning" (king) and "leah" (clearing or meadow), meaning "king's clearing" or "king's meadow." The name originated in England and has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures, gaining significant popularity as a given name for girls in the United States and other Anglophone countries since the late 20th century.
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Etymology
Kinsley derives from the Old English elements "cyning" (king) and "leah" (clearing or meadow), meaning "king's clearing" or "king's meadow." The name originated in England and has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures, gaining significant popularity as a given name for girls in the United States and other Anglophone countries since the late 20th century.
Kinsley currently ranks #93 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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