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Finnley
UnisexScottish· “fair warrior (variant of Finley)”
- Meaning
- fair warrior (variant of Finley)
- Origin
- Scottish
- Pronunciation
- FIN-lee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #757
- US babies 2025
- 340
- Best rank
- #591 (2021)
- Peak year
- 2021
Meaning and origin of Finnley
Finnley is a Scottish name that is usually said to mean “fair warrior (variant of Finley)”.
Finnley is a spelling of Finley, from the Scottish Gaelic personal name Fionnlagh, usually interpreted as fair warrior, from fionn, meaning fair or white, and a second element often linked to warrior. It became a surname and later a given name. The double n spelling highlights the connection with Finn. Finnley is used for both boys and girls and feels cheerful and modern. Finn is the obvious nickname, and the name pairs well with classic middle names.
Famous parents who chose Finnley: Kylie Kelce and Jason Kelce (2025). More celebrity baby names
Popularity over time
Finnley first appears in US Social Security records in 1999. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 12 different years, starting in 2014. Its best national rank was #591 in 2021, the same year it reached its highest count of 470 babies. In 2025, 340 babies were named Finnley, and it ranked #757 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,507 in 2010 and #757 in 2025. Of the 5,658 US boys named Finnley since records began, 50% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 2,509 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Layne, Scout, Santana, Bellamy, and Sky.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Finnley ranked highest in Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Utah.
Gender, sound and spelling
Finnley is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 31% of US babies named Finnley were girls and 69% were boys.
Finnley is usually pronounced FIN-lee, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with F and ends in “-ey”.
Middle names for Finnley
A few middle names that flow with Finnley: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Finnley
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Finnley mean?
Finnley is a Scottish name that is usually said to mean “fair warrior (variant of Finley)”.
What is the origin of the name Finnley?
Finnley has Scottish roots. Finnley is a spelling of Finley, from the Scottish Gaelic personal name Fionnlagh, usually interpreted as fair warrior, from fionn, meaning fair or white, and a second element often linked to warrior.
Is Finnley a popular name?
Yes. Finnley ranked #757 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Finnley a boy or girl name?
Finnley is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 31% of US babies named Finnley were girls and 69% were boys.
How do you pronounce Finnley?
Finnley is usually pronounced FIN-lee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings