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Knightley

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Meaning

"Knight Meadow"

Knightley is an English surname used as a given name, combining knight imagery with a locational meadow element.

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Popularity History of Knightley

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#12793Ranked nationally
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Knightley did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Knightley Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Knightley.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Knightley

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Knightley, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length9 letters

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