Kingsley

Meaning of Kingsley

From the king's meadow or clearing.

Kingsley has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kingsley

After ranking as high as #584 in 2016, Kingsley has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kingsley

• Kingsley Amis
  English novelist and poet
• Kingsley Ben-Adir
  British actor
• Kingsley Coman
  French football player
• Kingsley Jones
  Welsh rugby player/coach
• Kingsley Aikins
  Irish businessman

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Questions about the name Kingsley

What does the name Kingsley mean?

Kingsley means from the king's meadow or clearing, and it comes from English origins.

Is Kingsley a boy's or a girl's name?

Kingsley is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kingsley?

Kingsley did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kingsley most popular?

Kingsley peaked at #584 in 2016.