Ainslee: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ah-eensl-eh-eh
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: A modern spelling of Ainsley, meaning "one's own meadow."

Ainslee is a Scottish feminine name with roots in both Scottish and Old English cultures. The name originates from the place name Annessley in Britain and translates to "only hermitage wood" or "only clearing." It consists of two Gaelic terms: 'ainn,' meaning a stream, and 'leah,' indicating a clearing or meadow. The name has evolved over time, with various spelling variations such as Ainsley and Ainslie. Despite its rich history, Ainslee is less commonly used as a given name compared to its more popular variant, Ainsley.

Ainslee Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Ainslee is currently #4180 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Ainslee is currently #2335 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Ainslee is currently #2019 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Ainslee is currently #1114 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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