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Kingsleigh

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Pronounced KINGZ-lee /ˈkɪŋz.li/High

Meaning: A '-leigh' respelling of Kingsley, from an English surname and place name meaning 'king's meadow' or 'king's wood.' The tweaked ending gives it a softer, more girl-leaning look.Low

In 30 seconds: A dressed-up spin on Kingsley: Kingsleigh means 'king's meadow or wood' (said 'KINGZ-lee'). The '-leigh' ending gives it a soft, modern look.

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MeaningA '-leigh' respelling of Kingsley, from an English surname and place name meaning 'king's meadow' or 'king's wood.' The tweaked ending gives it a softer, more girl-leaning look.

U.S. rank (2024)#11626 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 155

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

Kingsleigh is a modern respelling of Kingsley, an English surname and place name meaning 'king's meadow' or 'king's wood.' The '-leigh' ending, borrowed from names like Ashleigh and Everleigh, gives it a soft, current feel. It reads as a fresh surname-style pick (said 'KINGZ-lee').

As a girl's name it is a recent arrival in the U.S., riding the wider '-leigh' trend. Modern, surname-style, and softly current.

Did you know? Kingsleigh takes the surname Kingsley -- 'king's meadow' -- and swaps in the fashionable '-leigh' ending, a trick many modern American names use to feel fresh and a touch more girl-leaning.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Kingsleigh — Kingsley respelling; English surname 'king's meadow'

Variations

KingsleyKingsleeKinsleigh

Nicknames

KingLeigh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kingsleigh mean?

Kingsleigh is a respelling of Kingsley, an English name meaning 'king's meadow' or 'king's wood.'

How do you pronounce Kingsleigh?

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

Is Kingsleigh a boy or girl name?

Kingsleigh is used here as a girl's name; the base Kingsley is used for both.

How popular is Kingsleigh?

Kingsleigh is a rare, modern name for girls in the U.S.