Knightley

Q: How popular is the name Knightley?

Knightley is ranked #13582 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #13,582 Most Popular Hidden Gem 9 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Knightley is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Knightley often also consider Dreamer, Deneen, Emeril .

Popularity Over Time

#13,582

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #13,582
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Knight #2701

Nicknames

Kni Kny Kniie Knigie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Knightley Damian

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Knightley Diego

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Knightley Charles

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Knightley Dominic

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Knightley Andrew

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Knightley Brooks

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Knightley Bennett

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Knightley Jayden

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Knightley Adriel

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Knightley Angel

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Also a Girl Name

Knightley is also used as a girl name, ranked #18373.

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Similar Names

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Dejan Boy Slavic Carim Boy Arabic Emeril Boy Germanic Finesse Boy French Dreamer Boy English Deneen Boy Old English/American

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Frequently Asked Questions About Knightley

Is Knightley a boy or girl name?

Knightley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #13582. As a girl name, it is ranked #18373. Knightley is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Knightley?

Knightley is currently ranked #13582 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Knightley?

Common nicknames for Knightley include Kni, Kny, Kniie, and Knigie.

Is Knightley a common or rare name?

Knightley is an uncommon name, ranked #13582 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Knightley

Knightley is a boy name .

Is Knightley a boy or girl name? Knightley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,582 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #18,373. Knightley is more commonly used as a boy name.

Knightley is currently ranked #13,582 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Knightley include Kni, Kny, Kniie, and Knigie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Knightley include Knight . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.