Kinney

Q: How popular is the name Kinney?

Kinney is ranked #32029 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-IHN-ee ]

Boy Name #32,029 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kinney is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-IHN-ee.

Parents who love the name Kinney often also consider Kallai, Sprague, Khasi .

Popularity Over Time

#32,029

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #32,029
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Kin Kiy Kinie Kinnie

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Thiel Boy Old High German Worn Boy Old English Madysen Boy Old English Khasi Boy Khasi Jaqual Boy Hebrew via French Tobie Boy Hebrew Allistor Boy Greek Alexandros via Scottish Gaelic

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kinney

Is Kinney a boy or girl name?

Kinney is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Kinney?

Kinney is pronounced k-IHN-ee.

How popular is the name Kinney?

Kinney is currently ranked #32029 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Kinney?

Common nicknames for Kinney include Kin, Kiy, Kinie, and Kinnie.

Is Kinney a common or rare name?

Kinney is an uncommon name, ranked #32029 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kinney

Kinney is a boy name .

Kinney is currently ranked #32,029 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kinney include Kin, Kiy, Kinie, and Kinnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.