The baby name Ainsleigh is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈeɪnzli/ — AYNZ-lee.
The baby name Ainsleigh is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈeɪnzli/ — AYNZ-lee.
Ainsleigh is English, Scottish in Origin.
Ainsleigh is a modern elaboration of Ainsley/Ainslie, a Scottish–English surname turned given name. It traces to Old English place names such as Ansley and Annesley, probably from ansetl ‘hermitage’ + leah ‘wood clearing, meadow,’ or from a personal name + leah. Hence meanings proposed include “hermit’s meadow,” “one’s meadow,” or “Anne’s clearing.” The -leigh ending highlights the historical leah element and a contemporary aesthetic.
As a surname, Ainslie appears in medieval records in Nottinghamshire and the Scottish Borders. Given-name use surfaced in the 19th century and spread widely in the late 20th and early 21st centuries; Ainsley remains unisex in Britain (cf. chef Ainsley Harriott), while in North America it skews feminine. Variants include Ainsley, Ainslie, Ainslee, Ainsly, Ansley, and Ensley; short forms Ains and Leigh. Usual pronunciation: AYNZ-lee.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Girls | 2016 | #304 | 5 | 2,798 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #898 | 19 | 8,487 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Ainsleigh is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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