Kinley Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kinley is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kinley?
Kinley is spelled K-I-N-L-E-Y. The name has 6 letters.
Kinley at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Kinley may derive from Gaelic elements meaning “fair-headed warrior” or “born of the race.”
- Origin
- The name Kinley is commonly associated with Scottish and Irish origins, often derived from Gaelic place names or surnames.
- Pronunciation
- KIN-lee · 2 syllables
Kinley Popularity in 2025
Rank#691
Recorded Births409
- Girls usage fell 74 places to #691 and recorded 76 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kinley Mean?
Kinley may derive from Gaelic elements meaning “fair-headed warrior” or “born of the race.”
Origin: The name Kinley is commonly associated with Scottish and Irish origins, often derived from Gaelic place names or surnames.
How Do You Pronounce Kinley?
PronunciationKIN-lee
Syllables2
Kinley Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 409 | #691 |
| 2024 | Girls | 485 | #617 |
| 2023 | Girls | 500 | #596 |
| 2023 | Boys | 6 | #10,821 |
| 2022 | Girls | 593 | #526 |
| 2022 | Boys | 5 | #12,330 |
| 2021 | Girls | 617 | #505 |
| 2021 | Boys | 7 | #9,714 |
| 2020 | Girls | 707 | #434 |
| 2020 | Boys | 7 | #9,554 |
| 2019 | Girls | 770 | #405 |
| 2019 | Boys | 11 | #7,173 |
| 2018 | Girls | 984 | #331 |
| 2018 | Boys | 9 | #8,154 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,019 | #322 |
| 2017 | Boys | 9 | #8,140 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,248 | #254 |
| 2016 | Boys | 11 | #7,157 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,408 | #235 |
| 2015 | Boys | 9 | #8,040 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,619 | #209 |
| 2014 | Boys | 13 | #6,307 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,560 | #208 |
| 2013 | Boys | 12 | #6,603 |
When Was Kinley Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2012 · Girls
1,750 recorded births
National rank #180
2011 · Girls
1,641 recorded births
National rank #195
2014 · Girls
1,619 recorded births
National rank #209
2013 · Girls
1,560 recorded births
National rank #208
Where Kinley Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #181 | 9 |
| MO | #277 | 22 |
| NE | #296 | 7 |
| NM | #296 | 5 |
| AR | #301 | 10 |
| IN | #305 | 23 |
| MS | #341 | 8 |
| IA | #354 | 9 |