Son of Finlay; fair-haired courageous one
Makynlie is a modern American creative spelling of the Scottish surname McKinley. It derives from the Gaelic Mac Fhionnlaigh, which translates to 'son of Finlay.' The name Finlay itself is composed of elements meaning 'white' or 'fair' and 'warrior' or 'hero.'
Less common today
Makynlie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,450 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
