Knightley
NITE-lee
Popularity
#12793
Letters
9
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
135
Peak Year
#19 in 2021
First Recorded
2009
Style
Strong & Bold, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Derived from the Old English for 'knight's meadow' or 'knight's clearing'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Keira Knightley
English actress known for Pride & Prejudice
Personality Traits
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