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Ainslie Pronunciation

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

Meaning: A spelling of Ainsley — from a Scottish/English place-name, variously 'a hermitage clearing' and 'Aeni's wood or meadow' (Old English leah); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A hermitage meadow: Ainslie spells Ainsley — 'a hermitage clearing'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).

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Origin LowScottish, English

MeaningA spelling of Ainsley — from a Scottish/English place-name, variously 'a hermitage clearing' and 'Aeni's wood or meadow' (Old English leah); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6378 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 610

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Ainslie is a spelling of Ainsley — from a Scottish and English place-name, variously 'a hermitage clearing' and 'Aeni's wood or meadow' (Old English leah, 'a clearing'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, now mostly for girls, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Ainsy).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, a-hermitage-meadow at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ainsley is a Scottish place-name, variously 'a hermitage clearing' and 'Aeni's wood or meadow' (Old English leah) — Ainslie is a spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AYNZ-lee').

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Behind the Name — Ainsley — routes layered

Variations

AinsleyAynsleeAinslee

Nicknames

Ainsy

Themes & Styles

Uncertain English Unisex Scottish

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How do you pronounce Ainslie?

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

How do you say Ainslie?

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

What does the name Ainslie mean?

Ainslie spells Ainsley — Scottish 'a hermitage clearing; Aeni's wood'; the routes are layered.

Is Ainslie a boy or girl name?

Ainslie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Ainslie?

Ainslie is a rare name in the U.S.