"church, from the town of Paisley"
Origin: Scottish place name
Language: English
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Meaning & Origin
"from the pasture land"
Origin: Brittonic/Scottish
Language: English
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The Story of Paislee
Paislee is a creative spelling of Paisley, which comes from the town of Paisley in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The town's name derives from the Latin 'basilica' (church) or possibly the Brittonic 'pasgell' (pasture land). Paisley is most famous for the distinctive teardrop-shaped pattern that originated in Persia and Kashmir, mass-produced in the Scottish town during the Industrial Revolution. The name crossed from place name to given name in American usage in the 2010s.
Paisley (and its variant Paislee) has been one of the fastest-rising girls' names in the US through the 2010s and 2020s. Country music star Brad Paisley helped keep the name in public consciousness, and the vintage-chic pattern aesthetic that recurred in bohemian fashion made Paisley feel both nostalgic and fresh.
The paisley pattern is one of the most recognizable fabric designs in the world, and naming a daughter Paislee evokes bohemian, artistic, and free-spirited associations. The alternative spelling Paislee signals contemporary American naming trends where unique spellings personalize popular sounds.
Historical Record
Paislee first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 10,824 babies have been named Paislee in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Paislee is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #643 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The paisley pattern originated in Persia and Kashmir, not Scotland—Paisley, Scotland just mass-produced it
- Brad Paisley has been a country music star since the late 1990s, keeping the name familiar
- Paisley/Paislee entered the US top 100 girls' names around 2016
Paislee in Other Languages
Latin
Basilica (town root)
Scottish
Paisley
Popularity Over Time
#643
Current Rank
Rising
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Hidden Gem
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Paislee
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Brad Paisley
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1972
American country music singer, guitarist, and songwriter with multiple Grammy Awards
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #643
- Total SSA Count
- 459
- Cultural Origins
- American Scottish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Pais
Lee
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Timeless choice, American heritage match, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Distinctive pick, American heritage match, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paislee
What does the name Paislee mean?
"church, from the town of Paisley" (from Scottish place name). "from the pasture land" (from Brittonic/Scottish). Paislee is a creative spelling of Paisley, which comes from the town of Paisley in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The town's name derives from the Latin 'basilica' (church) or possibly the Brittonic 'pasgell' (pasture land). Paisley is most famous for the distinctive teardrop-shaped pattern that originated in Persia and Kashmir, mass-produced in the Scottish town during the Industrial Revolution. The name crossed from place name to given name in American usage in the 2010s.
What is the origin of the name Paislee?
Paislee has Scottish place name, Brittonic/Scottish, American, and Scottish origins. In Scottish place name, it means "church, from the town of Paisley". In Brittonic/Scottish, it means "from the pasture land".
Is Paislee a boy or girl name?
Paislee is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Paislee?
Paislee is currently ranked #643 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Paislee?
Common nicknames for Paislee include Pais and Lee.
What are good middle names for Paislee?
Popular middle name pairings include Paislee Grace, Paislee Mae, Paislee Jo, Paislee Lynn, Paislee Rose, and Paislee Jade.
What are good sibling names for Paislee?
Names that pair well with Paislee as siblings include Braylee, Kinsley, Oakley, Ryder, Brynn, and Crew.
How many syllables does Paislee have?
Paislee has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Paislee a common or rare name?
Paislee is moderately common, ranked #643 for girls in the US. You will encounter it, but it stands out.
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About the Name Paislee
Paislee is a girl name with American and Scottish origins . The name means "church, from the town of Paisley" in Scottish place name .
Paislee is currently ranked #643 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Paislee has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Paislee include Pais and Lee. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Paislee include Paisley, Paisleigh, Paislynn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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