Mackinley is an uncommon, gender-neutral given name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the surname MacKinlay, which is a variant of McClay, meaning 'son of Clay'. The name gained prominence in North America during the late 20th century and has since been used for both boys and girls. Notable individuals with this name include American football player Mackinley Scott and Canadian figure skater Makennylee "Macky" Van Zeijts.
"Mackinley saw a significant increase in popularity from 2012 onwards, with 2022 being the year with the most births at 26."