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Kinzie

♀ Girl

Pronounced KIN-zee /ˈkɪn.zi/High

Meaning: A -ie spelling of Kenzie — a short form of Mackenzie, from the Scottish Gaelic, 'son of Coinneach (the fair/comely/handsome one)'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Fair; handsome: Kinzie shortens Mackenzie — 'the fair one'. Crisp, sweet, and warm.
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Origin LowScottish, Gaelic
MeaningA -ie spelling of Kenzie — a short form of Mackenzie, from the Scottish Gaelic, 'son of Coinneach (the fair/comely/handsome one)'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5160 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,638

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519772025

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

Kinzie is a -ie spelling of Kenzie — a short form of Mackenzie, from the Scottish Gaelic MacCoinnich, 'son of Coinneach', meaning 'the fair, comely, handsome one' (or 'born of fire'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, sweet, modern name, popular for girls (the Chicago founder John Kinzie shares the surname; nickname Kin).

It registers thinly as a formal name. Rare, the-fair-one at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Mackenzie means 'son of Coinneach (the fair, comely, handsome one)' (Scottish Gaelic) — Kinzie is a sweet -ie short form, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KIN-zee').
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name — Mackenzie — routes layered

Variations

KenzieMackenzieKynzie

Nicknames

Kin

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Kenzie— the base short form
Mackenzie— the full name
Mckenzie— a fellow spelling
Kinley— a sound-neighbor Kin- girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kinzie mean?

Kinzie shortens Mackenzie — Scottish 'son of the fair/handsome one'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kinzie?

It's said KIN-zee /ˈkɪn.zi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kinzie a boy or girl name?

Kinzie is most often a girl's name.

How popular is Kinzie?

Kinzie is a rare name in the U.S.

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