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Paysley

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Pronounced PAYZ-lee /ˈpeɪz.li/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Paisley, from the Scottish town and the swirling teardrop pattern named for it, with a phonetic Pays- start. A stylish word-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A stylish word-name: Paysley respells Paisley, the swirl pattern and Scottish town (said 'PAYZ-lee'). Modern and pretty.
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Origin MediumScottish, English
MeaningA modern respelling of Paisley, from the Scottish town and the swirling teardrop pattern named for it, with a phonetic Pays- start. A stylish word-name.
U.S. rank (2023)#17003 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 111

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520112023

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

Paysley reworks Paisley, from the Scottish town and its signature swirl pattern, into a Pays- spelling. It reads stylish and current — rare in the U.S., riding the Paisley trend (said 'PAYZ-lee').

It appears only recently and rarely, next to the popular Paisley. Rare, stylish, and modern.

Did you know? Paysley is a phonetic respelling of Paisley — the Scottish town behind the famous swirling teardrop pattern — spelled to spell out its sound (said 'PAYZ-lee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Paysley — Paisley respelling; Scottish town / swirl pattern

Variations

PaisleyPaysleePaisleigh

Nicknames

PaysLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Paysley mean?

Paysley is a spelling of Paisley, from the Scottish town and the swirling pattern named for it.

How do you pronounce Paysley?

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

Is Paysley a boy or girl name?

Paysley is a girl's name.

How popular is Paysley?

Paysley is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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