MallowbyNames

Payslie

PAYZ-lee · Of uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining sounds from names like Kaylee or Paisley with a fashionable 'slie' ending.

Peak popularity
2015
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2015

Declining since 2015.

Popularity of Payslie since 2009

Babies named Payslie per year in U.S. Social Security records.

6131920102020Most births 2015Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s12
2010s114
2020s12

Meaning & origin

Payslie is a modern American invention, first appearing in Social Security records in 2009. It reached its peak usage in 2015, but has been on a declining trajectory since then. The name does not rank in the top 1000 and its one-in-N rate is not available due to low frequency. Its top states are not recorded, indicating it is not regionally concentrated. Payslie fits a broader trend of creatively spelled names ending in 'lee' or 'lie' that emerged in the 2000s and 2010s. As a contemporary coinage, it lacks historical depth but appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar sound.

Payslie is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2009. It appears to be a creative spelling variant or blend, drawing on the phonetic appeal of names such as Paisley (originally a Scottish surname from a place name) and the popular 'lee' or 'lie' suffix seen in names like Kaylee or Brinley. The name has no historical or linguistic roots beyond its recent invention.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Pay, Pay Pay, Lee

Variants: Paisley, Payslee, Payzlie

Sibling names for Payslie

Names that share Payslie's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Brinley, Hadley, Kinsley, Mackenzie, Rylee

Brothers: Bentley, Carson, Declan, Hudson, Mason

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Payslie mean?
Payslie is a modern invented name with no established meaning. It likely derives from the popular name Paisley or similar-sounding names combined with a fashionable suffix.
How popular is the name Payslie?
Payslie first appeared in U.S. records in 2009, but as of 2025 it has not ranked among the top 1000 names. Its peak usage was in 2015, after which it has declined in popularity.
Is Payslie a boy or girl name?
Payslie is primarily used as a girl's name, consistent with the naming pattern of similar-sounding modern names.