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Ensleigh

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Pronounced ENZ-lee /ˈɛnz.li/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Ainsley — from Old English, variously 'one's own meadow' and 'a hermitage clearing/wood'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: One's own meadow: Ensleigh spells Ainsley — 'one's own meadow'. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ENZ-lee').
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Origin LowEnglish, Scottish
MeaningA spelling of Ainsley — from Old English, variously 'one's own meadow' and 'a hermitage clearing/wood'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6701 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 167

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820112024

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

Ensleigh is a spelling of Ainsley — from Old English, variously 'one's own meadow' and 'a hermitage clearing or wood' (routes layered, which we note). The -leigh styling personalizes it. A crisp, modern name (said 'ENZ-lee'; nickname Ensley).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, one's-own-meadow at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Ainsley comes from Old English, variously 'one's own meadow' and 'a hermitage clearing' — Ensleigh is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ENZ-lee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Ainsley — routes layered

Variations

AinsleyEnsleyAynsleigh

Nicknames

Ensley

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ensleigh mean?

Ensleigh spells Ainsley — Old English 'one's own meadow; a hermitage clearing'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ensleigh?

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

Is Ensleigh a boy or girl name?

Ensleigh is a girl's name.

How popular is Ensleigh?

Ensleigh is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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