Fair-haired or clearing of the woods
Kenslei is a modern American creative spelling of Kinsley. It likely derives from the English surname Kinsley, which stems from the Old English name Cyne-sige, meaning royal victory, or from a place name meaning Cyne's field or meadow.
About 15 girls were named Kenslei in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).