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Paislee

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Pronounced PAYZ-lee /ˈpeɪz.liː/High

Meaning: Variant spelling of Paisley, from the Scottish town of Paisley, whose name derives from Old English or Latin meaning church or basilica; the paisley textile pattern also originated from Paisley, ScotlandHigh

In 30 seconds: A decorative variant of Paisley, Paislee evokes both the Scottish town and the ornate swirling textile pattern, popular among parents who love boho, artistic names with a Southern American twang.
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Origin HighScottish, Old English
MeaningVariant spelling of Paisley, from the Scottish town of Paisley, whose name derives from Old English or Latin meaning church or basilica; the paisley textile pattern also originated from Paisley, Scotland
U.S. rank (2025)#669 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births423 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 11,247

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619902025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Paislee is a creative spelling of Paisley, the name of a town near Glasgow, Scotland. The town's name likely derives from Old English or Old Latin basilica (church). Paisley became globally famous for its textile industry, particularly the distinctive boteh (teardrop) pattern associated with Persian and Indian design that became known as the Paisley pattern.

Paisley as a given name began appearing in the United States in the early 21st century, rising quickly through the 2010s. The -lee spelling variant (Paislee) emerged as parents sought a slightly more distinctive look. Both forms are popular in the United States, particularly in the South and Midwest, and Paisley/Paislee consistently charts in the top 50 girls' names in recent years.

Did you know? The paisley pattern — the teardrop-shaped boteh motif — originated in Persia but became famous worldwide through the textile mills of Paisley, Scotland in the 18th–19th centuries, giving the name Paisley (and Paislee) both geographic and artistic heritage.
Overall data confidence 88%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

PaisleyPaizleePaisleigh

Nicknames

PaisLee

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If you like Paislee…

Paisley— direct alternate spelling sharing the same root and identical sound
Harleigh— shares the same -lee ending and the same boho-Southern American character
Brinlee— fellow modern -lee name with the same artsy, playful quality
Kaylee— another -lee girls' name from the same contemporary American naming wave

Frequently Asked

What does the name Paislee mean?

Paislee comes from the Scottish town of Paisley, meaning church or basilica. The town is also famous for the ornate Paisley textile pattern.

How do you pronounce Paislee?

It is said PAYZ-lee /ˈpeɪz.liː/ — two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Paislee the same as Paisley?

Paislee is a spelling variant of Paisley with a -lee ending; both are pronounced the same way.

Is Paislee a popular name?

Both Paisley and Paislee have been rising quickly in the U.S., with Paisley consistently in the top 50 girls' names in recent years.