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Chesley

Pronunciation: [ ch-EHSL-ee ]

Girl Name #20,078 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Chesley is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ch-EHSL-ee.

Parents who love the name Chesley often also consider Leiyah, Jaimya, Anoushka .

Popularity Over Time

#20,078
Current Rank
Peaked 1989 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#20,078
Total SSA Count
7

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Che Chy Cheie Chesie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chesley

Is Chesley a boy or girl name?
Chesley is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #20078. As a boy name, it is ranked #13132. Chesley is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Chesley?
Chesley is pronounced ch-EHSL-ee.
How popular is the name Chesley?
Chesley is currently ranked #20078 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Chesley?
Common nicknames for Chesley include Che, Chy, Cheie, and Chesie.
Is Chesley a common or rare name?
Chesley is an uncommon name, ranked #20078 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Chesley

Chesley is a girl name .

Is Chesley a boy or girl name? Chesley is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #20,078 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,132. Chesley is more commonly used as a boy name.

Chesley is currently ranked #20,078 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Chesley include Che, Chy, Cheie, and Chesie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Chesley include Chesney . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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