Mckinley
mə-KIN-lee
Popularity
#742
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Irish
Total Births
22,456
Peak Year
#934 in 2014
First Recorded
1890
Style
Strong & Bold, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Derived from an Irish surname meaning 'son of the wise ruler' or 'son of the learned one.'
Gender Split
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
William McKinley
25th President of the United States
Personality Traits
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