Cynehelms field or kings meadow
Kinsly is a modern spelling variant of Kingsley. It originates from the Old English elements 'cyne' (royal or kingly) and 'leah' (wood, clearing, or meadow). While the original surname was historically masculine, this shortened spelling is increasingly used for girls.
Less common today
Kinsly isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,846 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
