Boy Name · English Origin
Kingsley
Kingsley is a boy baby name of English origin, meaning "Pure hearted". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Kingsley often also consider Kinsley.
Kingsley meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Pure hearted
Origin: English naming roots help connect Kingsley to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Kingsley as K·I·N·G·S·L·E·Y, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Kingsley is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Kingsley variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Kingsleya, Kingsleye, Kingsleyy, Kingsle.
- Nicknames: King and K.
- Middle names: Pair Kingsley with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Kingsley middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Kinsley, Kensley, Kinsey, Kimberley, Kingston — full picks on the sibling names for Kingsley guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Kingsley? Browse our names like Kingsley guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Kingsley
What does the name Kingsley mean?
Kingsley means "Pure hearted" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Kingsley?
Kingsley originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Kingsley?
Kingsley has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Kingsley a boy's or girl's name?
Kingsley is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Kingsley in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Kingsley sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Kingsley?
Names that share Kingsley's sound and style include Kinsley, Kensley, Kinsey, Kimberley, Kingston.
What middle names pair well with Kingsley?
Good middle-name fits for Kingsley pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Kingsley is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Kingsley is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Kingsley?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kingsley share its rhythm without rhyming — Kinsley, Kensley, Kinsey all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.