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Kensley

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Kensley

Pronounced KENZ-lee /ˈkɛnz.li/High

Meaning: From an English place-name/surname — Old English, 'Cyne's meadow' or 'the royal/bold one's clearing'; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Crisp and modern: Kensley is the English 'Cyne's meadow'. Sleek, fresh, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English place-name/surname — Old English, 'Cyne's meadow' or 'the royal/bold one's clearing'; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5147 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 320

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419892024

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

Kensley comes from an English place-name and surname — Old English, 'Cyne's meadow' (Cyne, 'royal, bold', plus leah, 'meadow'; routes layered, which we note; kin to Kinsley and Kingsley). A sleek, modern surname-name, used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly for boys. Rare for boys, Cyne's-meadow at the (likely) root, and sleek.

Did you know? Kensley means 'Cyne's meadow' or 'the bold/royal one's clearing' (Old English) — a sleek, modern surname-name (kin to Kinsley/Kingsley), used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Kensley — routes layered

Variations

KinsleyKingsleyKensly

Nicknames

Ken

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kensley mean?

Kensley is English for 'Cyne's meadow' or 'the royal one's clearing'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kensley?

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

Is Kensley a boy or girl name?

Kensley is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Kensley?

Kensley is rare for boys in the U.S.

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