#9842024 rank
2020peak year
5,587babies named Kingsley since 1880
▼ 45%5-year trend
Kingsley popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Kingsley mean?
An English surname from place names meaning 'king's meadow or clearing', from Old English cyning and leah. It has moved from surname to given name in the modern era.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, modern
Names like Kingsley
Same era, same vibe — if you like Kingsley, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Kingsleys
- Kingsley Amis, novelist
Spellings & variants
KingsleighKingsly
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