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Paisly

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Pronounced PAYZ-lee /ˈpeɪz.li/High

Meaning: A modern respelling of Paisley, the name of a Scottish town and of the swirling teardrop textile pattern named for it. Fashion-forward and current.Low

In 30 seconds: A stylish word-name: Paisly respells Paisley, the Scottish town and its swirling teardrop pattern (said 'PAYZ-lee'). Trendy and soft.
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Origin LowEnglish, Scottish
MeaningA modern respelling of Paisley, the name of a Scottish town and of the swirling teardrop textile pattern named for it. Fashion-forward and current.
U.S. rank (2024)#17025 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 208

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120042024

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

Paisly trims a letter from Paisley, a Scottish place name carried into first-name use and tied to the swirling textile design. It reads modern and pretty - rare in this spelling (said 'PAYZ-lee').

It appears only rarely against the far more common Paisley. Rare, stylish, and soft.

Did you know? Paisly is a streamlined spelling of Paisley - a Scottish town whose weavers gave their name to the famous teardrop pattern, now a favorite girls' name (said 'PAYZ-lee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References - Paisly — Paisley variant; Scottish town/pattern name

Variations

PaisleyPaisleePaisleigh

Nicknames

PaisLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Paisly mean?

Paisly is a respelling of Paisley, from the Scottish town and its swirling teardrop textile pattern.

How do you pronounce Paisly?

It's said PAYZ-lee /ˈpeɪz.li/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Paisly a boy or girl name?

Paisly is a girl's name.

How popular is Paisly?

Paisly is a rare name in the U.S.

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