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Paysleigh

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Pronounced PAYZ-lee /ˈpeɪz.li/Medium

Meaning: A modern -leigh respelling of Paisley, a Scottish place and surname (from a word for 'church; basilica') that also names the teardrop-swirl fabric pattern. Crisp and current.Low

In 30 seconds: A -leigh spin on Paisley: Paysleigh respells the swirl-pattern name (said 'PAYZ-lee'). Modern and crisp.
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Origin LowScottish, English
MeaningA modern -leigh respelling of Paisley, a Scottish place and surname (from a word for 'church; basilica') that also names the teardrop-swirl fabric pattern. Crisp and current.
U.S. rank (2023)#14728 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 67

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720132023

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

Paysleigh respells Paisley ('church; churchyard'), a Scottish surname and the fabric-pattern name, in a -leigh style. It reads crisp and modern — rare in the U.S. (said 'PAYZ-lee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., beside the popular Paisley. Rare, crisp, and modern.

Did you know? Paysleigh is a modern -leigh respelling of Paisley — a Scottish place name tied to 'church,' and the name of the teardrop-swirl pattern (said 'PAYZ-lee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Paysleigh — Paisley respelling

Variations

PaisleyPaisleePaisleigh

Nicknames

PaysLeigh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Paysleigh mean?

Paysleigh is a respelling of Paisley, a Scottish name tied to 'church' and the swirl pattern.

How do you pronounce Paysleigh?

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

Is Paysleigh a boy or girl name?

Paysleigh is a girl's name.

How popular is Paysleigh?

Paysleigh is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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