Kinleigh Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKIN-lee / /ˈkɪnli/English; Irish
Meaning
fair, bright; from the meadow
Historical & Cultural Background
Kinleigh is primarily of English origin, derived from the elements 'cyne' meaning 'royal' and 'leah' meaning 'meadow'. In Irish, it can be linked to the word 'ceann' meaning 'head' or 'chief', which also relates to leadership and prominence.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Kinley
- Kinlie
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kinleigh was first seen in the United States in 1998. Kinleigh has ranked as high as #1162 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in Texas, Indiana, Georgia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Kinleigh has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kinleigh (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2009 | 60 |
| 2010 | 103 |
| 2011 | 119 |
| 2012 | 158 |
| 2013 | 151 |
| 2014 | 233 |
| 2015 | 183 |
| 2016 | 184 |
| 2017 | 176 |
| 2018 | 128 |
| 2019 | 105 |
| 2020 | 68 |
| 2021 | 76 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2024 | 47 |