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Soley

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Pronounced SOH-lay /ˈso.leɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Icelandic Soley, 'a buttercup' (literally 'sun-island/sun-meadow', from sol, 'sun', + ey, 'island/meadow'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A buttercup; sun-meadow: Soley is Icelandic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'SOH-lay'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowIcelandic
MeaningFrom the Icelandic Soley, 'a buttercup' (literally 'sun-island/sun-meadow', from sol, 'sun', + ey, 'island/meadow'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7094 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 210

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520002025

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

Soley comes from the Icelandic Soley, 'a buttercup' (literally 'sun-island/sun-meadow', from sol, 'sun', + ey, 'island/meadow'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'SOH-lay').

In the U.S. it appears in Icelandic and Nordic families. Rare, a-buttercup at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Soley means 'a buttercup' in Icelandic (literally 'sun-island', from sol, 'sun') — a lyrical, sunny nature-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SOH-lay').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Soley — Icelandic; routes layered

Variations

SolveigSolSoleil

Nicknames

Sol

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Sol— the 'sun' element name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Soley mean?

Soley is Icelandic for 'a buttercup' (literally 'sun-island', from sol, 'sun'). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Soley?

It's said SOH-lay /ˈso.leɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Soley a boy or girl name?

Soley is a girl's name.

How popular is Soley?

Soley is a very rare name in the U.S.

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