Paisley
Pronunciation: [ p-AYZL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Paisley first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 82 babies have been named Paisley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Paisley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,710 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,710
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Paisley
Paisley is a boy name .
Is Paisley a boy or girl name? Paisley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,710 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #61. Paisley is more commonly used as a girl name.
Paisley is currently ranked #17,710 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Paisley include Pai, Pais, Paisy, Paisie, Ley, Leyie, Pay, Paie, and Paikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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