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Mckinnley

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Pronounced muh-KIN-lee /məˈkɪn.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of McKinley — from Scottish Gaelic Mac Fhionnlaigh, variously 'son/child of the fair-haired hero/warrior; son of Finlay'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Child of the fair warrior: Mckinnley spells McKinley. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'muh-KIN-lee').
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Origin LowScottish, Gaelic
MeaningA spelling of McKinley — from Scottish Gaelic Mac Fhionnlaigh, variously 'son/child of the fair-haired hero/warrior; son of Finlay'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8684 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 506

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119942025

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

Mckinnley is a spelling of McKinley — from Scottish Gaelic Mac Fhionnlaigh, variously 'son/child of the fair-haired hero/warrior; son of Finlay' (routes layered, which we note). Borne by U.S. President William McKinley; now used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; said 'muh-KIN-lee'; nickname Kinley).

In the U.S. McKinley now leans female as a first name. Rare in this spelling, child-of-the-fair-warrior at the root, and modern.

Did you know? McKinley comes from the Scottish Gaelic Mac Fhionnlaigh, variously 'son/child of the fair-haired hero/warrior' (or 'son of Finlay') — Mckinnley is a spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (now leaning female; here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'muh-KIN-lee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — McKinley — unisex; routes layered

Variations

McKinleyMckinleeMakinley

Nicknames

Kinley

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mckinnley mean?

Mckinnley spells McKinley — Scottish Gaelic 'child of the fair-haired warrior; son of Finlay'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mckinnley?

It's said muh-KIN-lee /məˈkɪn.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mckinnley a boy or girl name?

Mckinnley is used for both sexes (it now leans female); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Mckinnley?

Mckinnley is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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