Declining since 2019, #1,043 for girls today.
Popularity of Paisleigh since 2006
Babies named Paisleigh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 1,954 |
| 2020s | 1,552 |
Meaning & origin
Paisleigh is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2006, a time when creative spellings of existing names were gaining traction. It reached its peak popularity in 2018, then began a gradual decline. In 2025, it ranked 1043, with about 1 in every 6,753 baby girls receiving the name. The name has been most popular in southern states, particularly Arkansas, South Carolina, and Alabama. Its etymology is tied to the Scottish place name Paisley, but the variant itself is a distinctly American coinage, part of a trend toward unique spellings that differentiate children's names while maintaining a familiar sound. While not among the most common names, Paisleigh reflects a broader cultural preference for names that feel both modern and familial.
Paisleigh is a modern invented name, likely a respelling of Paisley, which itself is taken from the Scottish town of Paisley, known for its distinctive textile pattern. The name Paisley gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, and Paisleigh is one of many creative spelling variants that emerged in the 2000s. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2006.
Where Paisleigh is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pais, Leigh, Pai
Sibling names for Paisleigh
Names that share Paisleigh's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Paisley, Harper, Everly, Blakely, Mackenzie, Kynleigh, Bexleigh, Blakeleigh, Brileigh, Emberleigh, Huntleigh, Kaidynce, Kaislee, Kenzleigh, Mckinleigh, Zayleigh, Adeleigh, Blakleigh, Finnleigh, Hazeleigh, Kaisleigh, Kynzee, Mileigh, Parklynn, Payzlee, Tenleigh, Hartleigh, Anzleigh, Emerleigh, Ensleigh, Haisleigh, Hartlynn, Jazzalynn, Kynsleigh, Macklynn, Makalynn, Makenleigh, Makynleigh, Ryleeann, Whitleigh
Brothers: Bentley, Grayson, Kinsley, Mason, Ryker, Jaivyn, Braxxton
