Kenley
Kenley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kenley
Root meaning: “a man's name”
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Shortened from McKenley, variant of McKinley * Habitational from Old English Cena (“a man's name”) + lēah (“woodland clearing”).
How popular is Kenley?
Since 1880, 7,290 girls and 1,161 boys in the U.S. have been named Kenley (86% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #494 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #1264 in 1935. In 2025, 145 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Kenley FAQ
What does the name Kenley mean?
Kenley traces back to a root meaning "a man's name". A female given name transferred from the surname. Shortened from McKenley, variant of McKinley * Habitational from Old English Cena (“a man's name”) + lēah (“woodland clearing”).
What is the origin of the name Kenley?
Kenley is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Kenley?
Since 1880, 7,290 girls and 1,161 boys in the U.S. have been named Kenley (86% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #494 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #1264 in 1935. In 2025, 145 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kenley a boy or girl name?
Kenley is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (7,290 girls and 1,161 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.