A modern variation of McKinley, meaning son of Finlay.
Makinlee is a contemporary American spelling variation of the Scottish surname McKinley. It derives from the Gaelic 'Mac Fhionnlaigh', which translates to 'son of Finlay', with Finlay itself meaning 'fair warrior'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Makinlee in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
