Ainsley vs Jolene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ainsley

Girl #706 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one's own meadow, Aen's clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#706
Total SSA Count
397
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ains, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Jolene

Girl #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious + feminine suffix"

Origin: Hebrew via American English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#608
Total SSA Count
493
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo, Joey, Lee

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ainsley Rank #706
Jolene Rank #608

Jolene is more popular, ranked #608 vs #706 for Ainsley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ainsley ___

  • Ainsley Rose
  • Ainsley Grace
  • Ainsley Claire
  • Ainsley Mae
  • Ainsley Jane
  • Ainsley Kate

Jolene ___

  • Jolene Mae
  • Jolene Rose
  • Jolene Ann
  • Jolene Grace
  • Jolene Claire
  • Jolene Darlene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ainsley

Finley Campbell Blair Harper Hadley

If you choose Jolene

Dolly Loretta Emmylou Willie Waylon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ainsley or Jolene more popular?

Jolene is more popular, ranked #608 compared to Ainsley at #706 in the United States.

What do Ainsley and Jolene mean?

Ainsley means "one's own meadow, Aen's clearing" (Old English origin). Jolene means "God is gracious + feminine suffix" (Hebrew via American English origin).

Are Ainsley and Jolene boy or girl names?

Ainsley is primarily a girl name. Jolene is primarily a girl name.

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