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Isley

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Pronounced EYEZ-lee /ˈaΙͺz.li/Medium

Meaning: from an English surname/place, likely 'woodland clearing'Medium

In 30 seconds: Isley is an English surname-name, most likely meaning a 'woodland clearing.'
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Origin MediumEnglish
Meaningfrom an English surname/place, likely 'woodland clearing'
U.S. rank (2024)#2610 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births67 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,117

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201619902024

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

History & Origin

Isley comes from an English surname and place name, the kind formed from the Old English '-ley' element for a clearing or meadow in woodland. Read that way, its likely sense is 'woodland clearing,' though as with many such surnames the first part is less certain. It has the gentle, modern feel of a place name turned given name.

The soft 'eye-slee' sound and the familiar musical surname Isley help it read easily as a first name for a girl. With no recorded variant spellings, it stands on its own here.

Did you know? Isley likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, carrying Old English leah, 'woodland clearing', which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 70%
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If you like Isley…

Ashleyβ€” Shares the Old English '-ley' clearing element and the same surname-to-name path.
Paisleyβ€” Another '-ley' surname-name with a similar soft, modern sound.
Hadleyβ€” An English '-ley' place-name name meaning a clearing, like Isley.
Presleyβ€” A musical surname turned girls' name with the same '-ley' rhythm.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Isley mean?

Isley comes from an English surname and place-name containing Old English leah, so it is usually taken to mean 'woodland clearing' or 'meadow'.

How do you pronounce Isley?

It's commonly said EYEZ-lee /ˈaΙͺz.li/.

Is Isley a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Isley?

In 2024, Isley ranked #2610 in the U.S. for girls, with 67 births recorded.