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Kinley is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From a Scottish surname, an Anglicized form of Mac Fhionnlaigh, itself derived from the given name Fionnlagh." It ranked #692 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from a Scottish surname, an Anglicized form of Mac Fhionnlaigh, itself derived from the given name Fionnlagh. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
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Popularity
Kinley ranked #692 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #692 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kinley mean?
Behind the Name does not give Kinley a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from a Scottish surname, an Anglicized form of Mac Fhionnlaigh, itself.
Is Kinley a popular name?
Kinley ranked #692 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Kinley a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Kinley appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Kinley (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
