Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Anzley since 2003
Babies named Anzley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 95 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Anzley is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 2003, a creation of the 2000s naming boom that favored invented surnames and melodic -ley endings. Its peak year came early in 2010, when a small but notable number of parents chose the name. After a period of decline, Anzley has been steadily rising again since 2022, suggesting renewed appeal among parents seeking uncommon names with a contemporary feel. Anzley has never ranked among the top 1000 names nationally and is not concentrated in any particular state. While its meaning remains unclear, its sound resonates with popular sister names like Hadley and Kensley, and it pairs naturally with brother names such as Beckett and Graham.
Anzley first appeared in U.S. records in 2003, likely as a modern coinage combining sounds from names like Ansley or Ainsley with a fashionable suffix. Its rise in the 2010s reflects the trend for creative -ley endings, though no historical or linguistic derivation has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Anz, Lee
Sibling names for Anzley
Names that share Anzley's style, for a brother or sister.
