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Knoxley

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Pronounced NOKS-lee /ˈnΙ’ks.li/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, joining Knox ('a round hill', from Scottish cnoc) with the place-ending -ley ('a meadow/clearing'); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Knox + -ley blend: Knoxley. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'NOKS-lee').
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Origin LowAmerican, English
MeaningA modern name, joining Knox ('a round hill', from Scottish cnoc) with the place-ending -ley ('a meadow/clearing'); no single fixed root; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#8029 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 69

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202320142024

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

Knoxley is a modern name, with no single fixed root β€” joining Knox ('a round hill', from Scottish cnoc) with the place-ending -ley ('a meadow/clearing'; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'NOKS-lee', silent K).

In the U.S. it appears as a -ley coinage. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and modern.

Did you know? Knoxley is a modern name, joining Knox ('a round hill') with the ending -ley ('a meadow') β€” a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'NOKS-lee', silent K).
Overall data confidence 30%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files β€” routes uncertain

Variations

KnoxleeKnoxleigh

Nicknames

Knox

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Knoxley mean?

Knoxley joins Knox ('a round hill') with -ley ('a meadow'); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Knoxley?

It's said NOKS-lee /ˈnΙ’ks.li/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first (silent K).

Is Knoxley a boy or girl name?

Knoxley is a boy's name.

How popular is Knoxley?

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

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