Knightley
kn(i)-ght-ley,
knigh-tley
US Popularity:18236
Origin:British
Meaning:knight's meadow
Knightley is a British masculine name replete with lofty connotations, largely thanks to a certain Keira Knightly. Yet before Knightley became synonymous with period dramas and epic romances, it graced the Old English tongue as denoting a "knight's meadow." In the centuries since, Knightley has been the title baronet and actor alike, enjoying much prestige along the way.
Knightley Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Knightley is currently #18236 in U.S. births
Boy:Knightley is currently #6256 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#18236
in 2022
- 7581
from 2021
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