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Presli

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Pronounced PREZ-lee /ˈprɛz.li/Medium

Meaning: A modern -i spelling of Presley, an English surname from Old English, 'priest's meadow' (or 'priest's wood'). Carried into first-name use for girls, famous via Elvis Presley.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-name with a musical ring: Presli means 'priest's meadow' (said 'PREZ-lee'). Modern and cool.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA modern -i spelling of Presley, an English surname from Old English, 'priest's meadow' (or 'priest's wood'). Carried into first-name use for girls, famous via Elvis Presley.
U.S. rank (2024)#17049 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 483

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219932024

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

Presli is a modern spelling of Presley, from the Old English for 'priest's meadow' (or 'wood'). It reads cool and current as a girls' surname-name — rare in the U.S. (said 'PREZ-lee').

It appears only rarely, beside the more common Presley. Rare, surname-style, and cool.

Did you know? Presli respells Presley, an English surname meaning 'priest's meadow' — a name carried into first-name use for girls and forever linked to Elvis Presley (said 'PREZ-lee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Presli — Presley respelling; English 'priest's meadow'

Variations

PresleyPresleePreslie

Nicknames

PresLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Presli mean?

Presli is a form of Presley, an English surname meaning 'priest's meadow' (or 'wood').

How do you pronounce Presli?

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

Is Presli a boy or girl name?

Presli is used here for a girl; Presley is unisex and popular for girls.

How popular is Presli?

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

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