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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Isley — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Isleigh|Isleya
Scottish◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Isley

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EYE-lay · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2610
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#2610
Popularity score: 21
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#2589 in 2022
5yr
+103 ranks
Velocity
+103
Birth frequency
1.9 per 100,000 births
Boy
#7941
Popularity score: 9
↓ Fading
Peak
#5810 in 2020
5yr
-1269 ranks
Velocity
-1269
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7941 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Scottish boy names
Isley

Popularity score: 9  ·  SSA Rank: #7941

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2610 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Scottish girl names
Isley

Popularity score: 21  ·  SSA Rank: #2610

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+103 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
17 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureScottishCelticUnisex2-syllableIslandGeographicModernCoolEarthy
Character
creative independenceartistic visionquiet strengthintrospective nature
STRONG
High confidence

Isley is a Scottish unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2610 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +103 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#7941 · very rare
Isley at a Glance
Meaning:From the Scottish island of Islay, known for its rugged beauty and whisky production. The name evokes both the natural landscape and Celtic heritage.
Language root:Old Norse · Scottish Gaelic
Peak rank:#2589 in 2022
5yr change:+103 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #2610 · Boy #7941
Notable bearers
Isley Brothers
Musical group (Ronald and Rudolph Isley)
Similar Sound
IslayInsleyIsleIzzy◈IvyIndie◈
Similar Style
Skye◈OrkneySoren◈LeifFinley◈Rory◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Isley
Skye◈Rowan◈Finn◈Hazel◈Stellan◈Wren◈Caspian◈Piper◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Isley illustration
Name Intelligence
Isley · Overview
Summary

Isley is a Scottish unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2610 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Isley scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 103 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Isley carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Isley is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
isley.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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