What does the name Mckinley mean?

The name Mckinley means "Son of Kinley".

What is the origin of the name Mckinley?

Mckinley is a name of Gaelic origin.

In 2023, 378 babies were named Mckinley in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Mckinley is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 378 ↘

All-Time Total: 12,700

Peak Year: 2014

Mckinley is of Gaelic origin, derived from the surname Mac Fhionnlaigh, meaning "son of Fionnlagh."

Girl names closely related to Mckinley

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Boy names closely related to Mckinley

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Births per year in the United States

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