Declining since 2022, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Kynslei since 2011
Babies named Kynslei per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 104 |
Meaning & origin
Kynslei is a modern, creative spelling of the name Kinsley, which gained popularity in the 2010s. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 2011, and its peak year was 2021. Since 2022, its usage has been declining, reflecting a broader trend away from some of the more trend-driven suffix names. Kynslei remains extremely uncommon, with an estimated 1 in 146,115 girls receiving the name in 2025. Its top states are not yet significant enough to record, indicating that the name is scattered rather than regionally concentrated. As a respelling, it carries the same royal meadow etymology as Kinsley but offers a distinct visual identity for parents seeking a unique name.
Kynslei is a contemporary respelling of Kinsley, which itself originated as a surname from an English place name meaning 'king's meadow.' The name Kinsley began being used as a given name in the late 20th century, and Kynslei is a modern variant that emerged in the 2010s, following a trend of unique spellings for popular names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kyn, Lei, Kynnie
Sibling names for Kynslei
Names that share Kynslei's style, for a brother or sister.
