Kingsley
Kingsley is a girl name of English origin meaning “King's meadow”, pronounced KINGZ-lee. It ranked #1719 in the United States in 2025, given to 119 babies, and peaked at #1051 in 2020. Common nicknames: King, Kingy.
How popular is Kingsley in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Kingsley mean, and where does it come from?
Kingsley is an English surname and place name built from the Old English elements "cyning," meaning "king," and "leah," meaning "meadow" or "clearing," together meaning "king's meadow." It originated as a place name found in several English counties and has long been used as a given name for boys, notably borne by British actor Sir Ben Kingsley. In recent years Kingsley has crossed over as a stylish, regal choice for girls as well, part of the broader trend of surname names becoming popular across genders.
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Famous People Named Kingsley
- Ben Kingsley — British actor (Gandhi)
- Kingsley Coman — French professional footballer
- Kingsley Ben-Adir — British actor
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Kingsley mean?
Kingsley is a girl name of English origin meaning "King's meadow." Kingsley is an English surname and place name built from the Old English elements "cyning," meaning "king," and "leah," meaning "meadow" or "clearing," together meaning "king's meadow." It originated as a place name found in several English counties and has long been used as a given name for boys, notably borne by British actor Sir Ben Kingsley.
How do you pronounce Kingsley?
Kingsley is pronounced KINGZ-lee. Common variations include Kingslee, Kingsleigh, Kyngsley.
Is Kingsley a girl name?
Yes, Kingsley is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include King, Kingy.