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Ainslee Pronunciation

Ainslee is pronounced AYNZ-lee /ˈeɪnz.li/High

Meaning: From Old English elements meaning 'one's own meadow/clearing' or 'hermitage wood'; a Scottish surname, -lee spellingMedium

In 30 seconds: One's own green meadow, Scottish-style: Ainslee is the -lee spelling of the surname Ainsley — a clearing all your own. Crisp, airy, and sweetly modern for girls.

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Origin MediumScottish, English

MeaningFrom Old English elements meaning 'one's own meadow/clearing' or 'hermitage wood'; a Scottish surname, -lee spelling

U.S. rank (2024)#3689 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births41 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,536

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Ainslee is a -lee spelling of Ainsley — from Old English elements meaning 'one's own meadow/clearing' or 'hermitage wood', a Scottish place- and surname-name. It rides the unisex-surname-for-girls wave, leaning female, in the company of Kinsley and Paisley.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, meadow-rooted, and airy-modern.

Did you know? Ainsley began as a Scottish and northern English place-name — 'one's own meadow' or 'hermitage clearing' — before becoming a surname and then a fresh, breezy girls' name.

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Ainsley — etymology

Variations

AinsleyAynsleeAinsleigh

Nicknames

AinsLee

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If you like Ainslee…

Ainsley— the standard spelling of the same name

Kinsley— a fellow -sley girls' favorite

Paisley— the companion Scottish -ley name

Emery— another crisp surname-name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Ainslee?

Ainslee is pronounced AYNZ-lee (/ˈeɪnz.li/). Press play above to hear Ainslee said aloud.

How do you say Ainslee?

Ainslee is said AYNZ-lee (/ˈeɪnz.li/). Press play above to hear Ainslee said aloud.

What does the name Ainslee mean?

Ainslee comes from Old English for 'one's own meadow' or 'hermitage clearing', a spelling of Ainsley.

Is Ainslee a boy or girl name?

Ainslee is used for both sexes; it leans female.

How popular is Ainslee?

Ainslee is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Ainsley is more common.