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Kinsleigh

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Pronounced KINZ-lee /ˈkɪnz.li/Medium

Meaning: King's meadow or Cyne's clearing (decorative respelling of the surname Kinsley)Medium

In 30 seconds: Kinsleigh is a decorative respelling of the surname Kinsley, from Old English elements meaning 'king's meadow' or 'Cyne's clearing'.
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Origin MediumAmerican, English
MeaningKing's meadow or Cyne's clearing (decorative respelling of the surname Kinsley)
U.S. rank (2024)#1494 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births145 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,212

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119962024

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

History & Origin

The name began as the English surname Kinsley, rooted in Old English words for a king's meadow or a clearing belonging to someone named Cyne. The '-leigh' spelling is a more ornamental take on that older '-ley', popular for the soft visual flourish it adds. The underlying meaning, a particular patch of cleared land, stays the same whichever spelling you choose.

Set beside Kinsley, Kensley, and Kinslee, the '-leigh' form is the most dressed-up of the group while keeping the same pronunciation.

Did you know? Kinsleigh is a spelling variant of Kinsley, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'clearing belonging to Cyne' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Kinsleigh — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

KinsleyKensleyKinslee

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Kinsley— the surname Kinsleigh is a respelling of
Kinslee— another phonetic respelling of the same name
Kensley— a closely related variant of Kinsley

Frequently Asked

What does the name Kinsleigh mean?

Kinsleigh is usually explained as meaning 'clearing belonging to Cyne' and is most often linked with American tradition.

How do you pronounce Kinsleigh?

It's commonly said KINZ-lee /ˈkɪnz.li/.

Is Kinsleigh a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kinsleigh is used as a girl name.

How popular is Kinsleigh?

In 2024, Kinsleigh ranked #1494 in the U.S. for girls, with 145 births recorded.