Paislie

Meaning & origin

Paislie is a modern feminine given name that entered the U.S. naming landscape around 2005, as an alternative spelling of the more established Paisley. It reached its peak popularity in 2015 and has since been on a downward trend, ranking 8,860th in 2025 with approximately 1 in 146,115 girls receiving the name. The name's origin traces to the Scottish surname Paisley, derived from a place name of uncertain etymology, possibly meaning 'church' or 'river pool'. As a contemporary coinage, Paislie reflects the trend of adding an '-ie' suffix to create a softer, more feminine feel, similar to names like Kinsley and Everly. While it has not yet appeared in top states data, its usage remains consistent among parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.

Paislie is a respelling of Paisley, a Scottish surname from the town of Paisley, whose name likely comes from the Old English 'pæðel' meaning 'river pool' or from a Brythonic word for 'basilica' or 'church'. As a given name for girls, Paisley gained popularity in the early 2000s, with Paislie as a variant spelling that emerged around 2005.