Kensly is of English origin and means "from the king's meadow". It is a unisex name, derived from the surname Kentsley which was originally an occupational name for someone who lived near a meadow belonging to a king. Kensly gained popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and easy pronunciation. It has been used more frequently as a given name since 2010.
The name Kensly experienced a notable increase in popularity between 2018 and 2023, with a significant spike occurring in 2018 (28 births) and remaining relatively high thereafter. However, it is interesting to note that there was a dip in usage during the years 2006 to 2017, with the highest number of births recorded being 15 in 2015. Overall, Kensly has seen a total of 212 births from 2006 to 2023.