Kings meadow
Kinsely is a modern American variation of the English surname Kingsley. It derives from the Old English elements 'cyne' (royal or kingly) and 'leah' (wood, clearing, or meadow). While the original surname has a long history, this specific spelling is a contemporary creation.
Less common today
Kinsely isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,911 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
