Son of the fair warrior
A modern American creative spelling of McKinley. It derives from the Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Fhionnlaigh, which translates to 'son of Finlay'. The name combines elements meaning 'fair' or 'white' and 'warrior'.
Less common today
Mckynlie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,589 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
