Ainsley
How to say it: AYNZ-lee · /ˈeɪnzli/
From an English surname taken from place names such as Annesley or Ansley, from Old English anne (solitary) or ansetl (hermitage) plus leah (woodland clearing). source 1
Ainsley was the 455th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 621 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 36% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #598 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #455 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 621 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,963 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −36% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #598 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wider use, Ainsley found its high in the 2010s. It stays close to that level though a slight slip is expected soon.
What goes with it
Said AYNZ lee, it blends soft and breathy sounds. Hadley and Paisley go well alongside it.
Nicknames
- Ains
- Ainz
- Lee
Other spellings
Honouring a Ainsley in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ainsley is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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