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Staley

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Pronounced STAY-lee /ˈsteɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: An English surname, from a place name meaning 'stony clearing' or 'staithe meadow,' used as a given name. It usually reads male; the lean is flagged honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-style name: Staley comes from an English place name (said 'STAY-lee'). Usually reads male — we flag the lean.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English surname, from a place name meaning 'stony clearing' or 'staithe meadow,' used as a given name. It usually reads male; the lean is flagged honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#17320 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 150

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619692024

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

Staley is an English surname, from a place name meaning 'stony clearing' or 'staithe meadow,' carried into first-name use. It usually reads male; used here for a girl, the lean is flagged honestly. Rare in the U.S. (said 'STAY-lee').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data, and more often as a surname. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Staley is an English surname — from a place name meaning 'stony clearing' — used as a first name; it usually reads male, a lean we flag honestly (said 'STAY-lee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Staley — English surname; place name; male-leaning

Variations

StanleyStaleighStaly

Nicknames

StayLey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Staley mean?

Staley is an English surname, from a place name meaning 'stony clearing,' used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Staley?

It's said STAY-lee /ˈsteɪ.li/ — 2 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Staley a boy or girl name?

Staley is used here for a girl, but it usually reads male — we flag the lean.

How popular is Staley?

Staley is a rare name in the U.S.

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