Aimsley
A girl's name of Old English origin with 64 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Aimsley reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2010s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The bright, approachable quality of its ending — giving the name a friendly, informal feel — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Aimsley is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Aimsley is a girl's baby name of Old English origin, a variant of Ainsley — from the Old English place name meaning 'Ann's meadow' or 'hermitage meadow,' a Scottish surname that became fashionable as a given name in the late 20th century.
Aimsley carries the breezy, pastoral charm of Ainsley with a slightly softer spelling. It's a name with English countryside roots that feels at home in a modern nursery.
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Aimsley appeared in SSA records in 2011, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Old English roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 64 recorded births, Aimsley has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aimsley has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2011.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 17 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 47 | — |
The Story of Aimsley
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Aimsley is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Aimsley are most likely born between 2011 and 2023.
How rare is Aimsley?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Aimsley is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2011, peaked in the 2010s with 47 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Aimsley by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(9 years, 2011–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | #15245 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12242 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15171 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8615 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11655 |
| 2015 | 9 | #10903 |
| 2014 | 8 | #11961 |
| 2013 | 5 | #16634 |
| 2011 | 5 | #16841 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2011–2023