"pearl"
Origin: Scottish/Greek
Language: English
Maisley
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Meaning & Origin
"meadow of pearls"
Origin: Old English
Language: English
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The Story of Maisley
Maisley is a modern creative name blending the Scottish Maisie (a pet form of Margaret, meaning pearl) with the popular -sley ending of names like Paisley and Kingsley. Maisie itself comes from the Greek Margarites (pearl), which entered Scotland as Mairead and was affectionately shortened to Maisie. The -sley suffix draws on Old English leah (meadow), giving this hybrid name warm, pastoral connotations.
Maisley emerged in the 2010s as parents looked for names that combined the charm of Maisie with the trendy sound of Paisley. The name benefits from having a familiar feel while being distinctive enough to stand out.
Part of a broad Anglo-American trend of combining beloved name elements to create fresh but familiar-sounding names. The Maisie root connects the name to centuries of Scottish and English tradition.
Historical Record
Maisley first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 336 babies have been named Maisley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maisley is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #3,265 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The root name Maisie was famously used by Henry James for his 1897 novel What Maisie Knew
- Maisie means pearl the same meaning as Margaret, Marina, and Margarita
Maisley in Other Languages
French
Maisley
Spanish
Maisley
Scottish Gaelic
Maisidh
Popularity Over Time
#3,265
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Maisie Williams
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1997
British actress known for playing Arya Stark in Game of Thrones, whose name is the root of Maisley
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,265
- Total SSA Count
- 49
- Cultural Origins
- American Scottish English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Mais
Maisie
May
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maisley
What does the name Maisley mean?
"pearl" (from Scottish/Greek). "meadow of pearls" (from Old English). Maisley is a modern creative name blending the Scottish Maisie (a pet form of Margaret, meaning pearl) with the popular -sley ending of names like Paisley and Kingsley. Maisie itself comes from the Greek Margarites (pearl), which entered Scotland as Mairead and was affectionately shortened to Maisie. The -sley suffix draws on Old English leah (meadow), giving this hybrid name warm, pastoral connotations.
What is the origin of the name Maisley?
Maisley has Scottish/Greek, Old English, American, Scottish, and English origins. In Scottish/Greek, it means "pearl". In Old English, it means "meadow of pearls".
Is Maisley a boy or girl name?
Maisley is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Maisley?
Maisley is currently ranked #3265 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Maisley?
Common nicknames for Maisley include Mais, Maisie, and May.
What are good middle names for Maisley?
Popular middle name pairings include Maisley Rose, Maisley Grace, Maisley Claire, Maisley Kate, Maisley Ann, and Maisley June.
What are good sibling names for Maisley?
Names that pair well with Maisley as siblings include Paisley, Everly, Brecken, Finn, Harlow, and Wilder.
How many syllables does Maisley have?
Maisley has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Maisley a common or rare name?
Maisley is an uncommon name, ranked #3265 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Maisley
Maisley is a girl name with American, Scottish, and English origins . The name means "pearl" in Scottish/Greek .
Maisley is currently ranked #3,265 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Maisley has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Maisley include Mais, Maisie, and May. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maisley include Maisie, Maisy, Maisyn, Maisey . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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