Son of Finlay; fair-haired warrior
Mckinlee is a modern American spelling variation of the Scottish surname McKinley. It derives from the Gaelic 'Mac Fhionnlaigh', meaning son of Finlay, which itself combines the elements for white or fair and warrior.
About 41 girls were named Mckinlee in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).