Kynslei
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Narrow strait; channel of water
Origin: Scottish Gaelic — from caol (narrow, a strait), originally a place name in southwestern Scotland
Popularity: Ranked #9199 in 2025 with 11 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kyle. Shares the meaning 'Narrow strait; channel of water.'
Similar names: kynlei, kynslee, kynsley, kynsli, kynslie, kynsleigh, kenslei, kinslei
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Kynslei? About 1 in 302,591 babies born in 2025 were named Kynslei, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kynslei
What does the name Kynslei mean?
Kynslei means “Narrow strait; channel of water” from Scottish Gaelic — from caol (narrow, a strait), originally a place name in southwestern Scotland roots.
What is the origin of the name Kynslei?
Kynslei has Scottish Gaelic — from caol (narrow, a strait), originally a place name in southwestern Scotland origin. The traditional meaning is “Narrow strait; channel of water”.
How popular is Kynslei?
Kynslei ranked #8860 in 2025 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Kynslei most popular?
Kynslei peaked in 2021 with 24 babies registered that year.
Is Kynslei a boy or girl name?
Kynslei is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Kynsleis in registered births are female.
Is the name Kynslei rising or falling in popularity?
Kynslei has fallen 1995 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6865 in 2020 to #8860 in 2025.
How long has Kynslei been recorded?
Kynslei appears in birth records across 15 years — from 2011 through 2025.