Kinsley
Girl name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kinsley: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2022.
Of English origin, Kinsley is a modern variant of the surname Kingsley, meaning "king's meadow" or "king's clearing." This name carries a contemporary feel, rising in popularity in Scotland in the 21st century, and is often chosen for its soft sound and royal undertones. While historically less common than its masculine counterpart, it has found favour among parents seeking a stylish, unisex option for their daughters. It shares its root with the English village of Kingsley in Staffordshire, though no direct Scottish place connection exists. Kinsley shares a popular -ley suffix trend with names like Paisley and Ainsley, and it gained a boost in the public eye through celebrities using it for their children.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20224 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7803 babies
- Total births
- 10since 2020
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y