Atley

♂ Boy

Pronounced AT-lee /ˈæt.li/High

Meaning: From an English surname — Old English aet leah, 'at the wood/clearing/meadow' — 'dweller at the lea'Medium

In 30 seconds: Soft and meadowy: Atley is the English 'dweller at the meadow' — a sweet, modern surname-name. Fresh, warm, and unisex-leaning.

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MeaningFrom an English surname — Old English aet leah, 'at the wood/clearing/meadow' — 'dweller at the lea'

U.S. rank (2025)#2485 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births54 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 659

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Atley comes from an English surname — Old English aet leah, 'at the wood, clearing, or meadow' — 'dweller at the lea'. A soft, modern -ley surname-name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, at-the-meadow at the root, and soft.

Did you know? Atley means 'at the wood or meadow' (Old English aet leah) — a gentle, modern surname-name in the Oakley/Bentley family.

Overall data confidence 70%

Surname references — Atley — etymology

Variations

AttleeAtleeAtleigh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Atley mean?

Atley is English for 'at the wood/meadow' — 'dweller at the lea'.

How do you pronounce Atley?

It's said AT-lee /ˈæt.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Atley a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Atley?

Atley is a rare, recent name in the U.S.