McKinlay is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Adam McKinlay (1887–1950), member of the British House of Commons for a number of Scottish constituencies Billy McKinlay (born 1969), former Scottish footballer, Reserve Team Manager of Fulham in London, England Bob McKinlay (1932–2002), Scottish footballer who played for Nottingham Forest Donald McKinlay (1891–1959), Scottish footballer (defender) Duncan E. McKinlay (1862–1914), U.S. Representative from California Jake McKinlay (2001–2021), New Zealand basketball player John McKinlay (1819–1872), explorer of Australia Ken McKinlay (1928–2003), international speedway rider Tosh McKinlay (born 1964), Scottish former international footballer
See also McKinley MacKinlay McKinlay, Queensland, town in Australia McKinlay Shire, local government area in Australia Mount McKinlay, a mountain in the Gammon Ranges of South Australia