Kinsley

Meaning: king's meadow · Origin: English · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

An English surname from a place name meaning 'king's meadow' (or 'Cyne's clearing'). It joined the US top 100 in the late 2010s.

Nicknames

Kins, Kinny

Variants & related names

Kinslee, Kinzley

Kinsley name art

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FAQ

What does the name Kinsley mean?

Kinsley means “king's meadow”. It comes from English.

Is Kinsley a popular name?

Yes — Kinsley has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Kinsley?

Kins, Kinny.

What are other forms of Kinsley?

Kinslee, Kinzley.

Similar names

Harper · Scarlett · Hazel · Lily · Avery · Ellie

More: names starting with K · all girls' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.