Kenli

♀ Girl

Pronounced KEN-lee /ˈkɛn.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kenley/Kenly — from the Old English, 'the king's meadow; the royal clearing' (cyning, 'king', + leah, 'meadow'); a place/surname-name; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: The king's meadow; the royal clearing: Kenli spells Kenley. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA spelling of Kenley/Kenly — from the Old English, 'the king's meadow; the royal clearing' (cyning, 'king', + leah, 'meadow'); a place/surname-name; we note the place

U.S. rank (2024)#8159 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 601

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kenli is a spelling of Kenley/Kenly — from the Old English, 'the king's meadow; the royal clearing' (cyning, 'king', + leah, 'meadow'; a place/surname-name; we note the place). A crisp, modern name (said 'KEN-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a -li girls' name. Rare, the-king's-meadow at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Kenley means 'the king's meadow; the royal clearing' (cyning, 'king', + leah, 'meadow') — Kenli is a spelling, a crisp place-name (we note the place; said 'KEN-lee').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Kenley — place-name

Variations

KenleyKenleeKenleigh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kenli mean?

Kenli spells Kenley — English 'the king's meadow; the royal clearing'. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Kenli?

It's said KEN-lee /ˈkɛn.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kenli a boy or girl name?

Kenli is a girl's name here.

How popular is Kenli?

Kenli is a very rare name in the U.S.