Kinslie
About Kinslie
Kinslie is a feminine name with Scottish and English roots, emerging as a modern variant of the surname Kinsley (meaning 'king's meadow' or 'royal woodland clearing'). This contemporary spelling maintains the same pleasant sound while offering a more distinctively feminine appearance. Kinslie began gaining modest attention in the early 2000s amid the popularity of similar-sounding names like Kinsley, Ainsley, and Tinsley. The name carries a fresh, youthful quality with its bright vowel sounds and soft ending. Its connection to nature through the 'meadow' meaning appeals to parents seeking names with pastoral associations. While still relatively uncommon, Kinslie offers familiarity in sound without being overused, striking a balance between uniqueness and accessibility.
Pronounced KINZ-lee.
As of October 2026, Kinslie ranked #8625 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4548 in 2015.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,548 | 31 | 17.4 |
| 2016 | #4,585 | 31 | 17.5 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |