Declining since 2015, #3,249 for girls today.
Popularity of Aisley since 1995
Babies named Aisley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 159 |
| 2010s | 686 |
| 2020s | 243 |
Meaning & origin
Aisley is a modern feminine name that entered U.S. birth records in 1995, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of crafting new names from fashionable sounds and suffixes. It reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking outside the top 3,000, with a frequency of about 1 in 33,485 births. Since 2015, its usage has been falling, but it remains a distinctive choice. Texas recorded the highest number of Aisleys, suggesting a regional preference. The name's appeal likely lies in its soft, melodic sound and similarity to established names like Ainsley and Ashley. Without a clear historical etymology, Aisley stands as a contemporary invention, free from traditional associations.
Aisley first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1995, likely as a creative respelling or variation of names such as Ainsley (which is of Scottish origin) or Ashley (Old English). It follows a trend of feminine names ending in '-ley' or '-lee' that became popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The name has no known historical or linguistic derivation before its modern use.
Where Aisley is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ais, Lee
Sibling names for Aisley
Names that share Aisley's style, for a brother or sister.
