Atley
How to say it: AT-lee · /ˈætli/
Old English surname meaning 'meadow clearing' - revived as modern unisex first name, variant of Atlee.
Atley was the 1,374th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 130 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 41% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,478 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,374 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 130 |
| Share of births | 1 in 16,412 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +41% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,478 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily in recent years, Atley is enjoying its strongest showing in the 2020s. Momentum now points toward a slight dip ahead.
What goes with it
Bright with soft edges and crisp ends, its two syllables sound modern and open. Hadley makes a natural companion.
Nicknames
- Atty
- Lee
Other spellings
Honouring a Atley in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Atley is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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