Paisley
Paisley is a girls' name of Scottish origin meaning “Church or cemetery clearing.” It ranked #47 in the United States in 2025. Originally a place name from the town of Paisley, Scotland.
how do you pronounce Paisley?
PAYZ-lee
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what does Paisley mean?
The name Paisley means “Church or cemetery clearing.” It comes from the Scottish language tradition.
Originally a place name from the town of Paisley, Scotland. The town lent its name to the famous teardrop textile pattern, giving this name a strong association with artistry and bohemian style.
where does the name Paisley come from?
From the Scottish town, whose name is generally traced to a Brittonic word related to the Latin basilica, in the sense of a church. The derivation is probable rather than certain.
the history of Paisley
Paisley's weavers made the town synonymous with the teardrop pattern they copied from Kashmiri shawls in the early nineteenth century, and the design has carried the town's name ever since. The given name is recent and almost entirely American, rising sharply after 2000 with the fashion for place names and reaching the top fifty in the 2010s.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #47 |
| 2023 | #48 |
| 2022 | #50 |
| 2021 | #52 |
| 2020 | #55 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Paisley?
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who are famous people named Paisley?
- Brad Paisley
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what names go well with Paisley?
Sibling names that share Paisley's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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