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Ansley

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Pronounced ANZ-lee /ˈænz.liː/Low

Meaning: Ann's meadow or clearingLow

In 30 seconds: Ansley is an English surname-turned-given-name meaning Ann's meadow or clearing. Soft yet strong, it fits naturally in the family of -ley names like Ainsley, Hadley, and Presley, with a sweet Southern American association.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAnn's meadow or clearing
U.S. rank (2024)#1314 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births174 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 11,705

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119602024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ansley derives from the Old English personal name Anne combined with leah meaning clearing or meadow. As a place name it refers to settlements with this characteristic. As a surname it was carried by families from such places. As a given name it reflects the American trend of using surnames, especially -ley names, for girls.

Ansley has grown as a distinctly Southern American feminine name, carrying a genteel, elegant feel. It is popular in the American South and fits the preppy, classic naming aesthetic favored in that region.

Did you know? Ansley is a real English place name and surname: Ansley in Warwickshire, England, is recorded in the Domesday Book, showing this name has genuine medieval English roots going back almost a thousand years.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Ansley

Variations

AinsleyAnsleeAnsleyAnslie

Nicknames

AnsLeeAns

Famous Bearers

  • ★Ansley J. Coale (1917–2002)
    American demographer, longtime Princeton professor and a leading figure in 20th-century population studies

If you like Ansley…

Ainsley— Closest sound and same -sley suffix
Presley— Same -sley pattern with Southern charm
Hadley— Same -ley suffix and similar feel
Kinsley— Same naming pattern and contemporary feel

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Frequently Asked

What does Ansley mean?

Ansley means Ann's meadow or clearing, from the Old English elements Anne and leah meaning clearing.

Is Ansley a Southern name?

Ansley has a strong association with the American South, where it is popular as a soft yet strong feminine name with a preppy feel.

How do you pronounce Ansley?

Ansley is pronounced ANZ-lee, with two syllables.

What names are similar to Ansley?

Names similar to Ansley include Ainsley, Presley, Hadley, and Kinsley.

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