Ainsley - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Ainsley \a(i)-ns-ley, ain-sley\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "only hermitage wood or clearing". Originally a place name: either Annesley or Ansley. Also transferred use of the Scottish surname Ainslie, which is borne by a powerful family long established in the Scottish borders.

Ainsley has 7 variant forms: Ainslee, Ainsleigh, Ainslie, Ansley, Aynslee, Aynsley and Aynslie.

Baby names that sound like Ainsley are Annsley, Ainsly and Ainslea.

Ainsley is a very rare male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Ainsley. Click here to compare Ainsley with related baby names.