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Eisley

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Pronounced IEZ-lee /ˈiez.li/Medium

Meaning: Likely from Old English elements meaning 'east meadow/clearing' (east + leah), related to surnames like Easley/Isley. Modern given-name use boosted by Star Wars' Mos Eisley.Medium

In 30 seconds: Eisley likely comes from Old English elements meaning 'east meadow', tied to surnames like Easley and Isley. Its origin is not certain, and its modern use as a first name was lifted by Star Wars' Mos Eisley.

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MeaningLikely from Old English elements meaning 'east meadow/clearing' (east + leah), related to surnames like Easley/Isley. Modern given-name use boosted by Star Wars' Mos Eisley.

U.S. rank (2024)#2067 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births93 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,280

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

Eisley is best explained as an English surname name rooted in 'east' plus 'leah', a clearing or meadow, giving roughly 'east meadow'. That reading is plausible rather than proven, so the etymology is genuinely uncertain. As a given name it gained traction partly through the Star Wars spaceport Mos Eisley, which put the sound in front of a wide audience.

Eisley fits the current taste for surname-style names ending in the soft '-ley' sound. The trimmed variant Isley keeps the same look while pointing back to the related family name.

Did you know? Eisley likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.

Overall data confidence 70%

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Isley— A listed variation of Eisley and a related English surname spelling.

Ainsley— Shares Eisley's English '-ley' meadow ending and surname-name feel.

Paisley— A like-sounding surname-style name with the same soft '-sley' close.

Everly— Another English surname-derived girl's name with the '-ly' ending.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eisley mean?

Eisley is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Eisley?

It's commonly said IEZ-lee /ˈiez.li/.

Is Eisley a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Eisley is used as a girl name.

How popular is Eisley?

In 2024, Eisley ranked #2067 in the U.S. for girls, with 93 births recorded.