Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Paislea since 2010
Babies named Paislea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Paislea is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2010. It reached its peak popularity in 2014, when it ranked highest, and has since remained stable but rare. As of 2024, only about 1 in every 321,453 newborn girls received the name, placing it near the bottom of the national rankings. Paislea fits a pattern of invented names that blend the Scottish-derived Paisley with the popular -lea suffix, similar to Kinley and Everly. While no top states have been recorded for the name, its usage likely reflects broader naming trends in the 2010s toward phonetic, stylish creations. Its trajectory indicates a consistent but niche presence, unlikely to enter widespread use.
Paislea is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in the 2010s. It appears to be a respelling or elaboration of the name Paisley, which itself is derived from a Scottish surname meaning 'church' or 'basilica' from the town of Paisley. The suffix -lea may be influenced by names like Kaylea or Rylea, reflecting a trend of phonetic, feminine-sounding creations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pais, Lea, Paisley
Sibling names for Paislea
Names that share Paislea's style, for a brother or sister.
