Ensley
Ensley is a girl name of American origin meaning “One's own meadow (from Ainsley)”, pronounced ENZ-lee. It ranked #845 in the United States in 2025, given to 322 babies, and peaked at #587 in 2020. Common nicknames: Ens, Enzy, Lee.
How popular is Ensley in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Ensley mean, and where does it come from?
Ensley is a modern American name that likely developed as a phonetic respelling of Ainsley, a Scottish surname and place name meaning "one's own meadow" or "hermitage meadow." Without deep historical roots of its own, Ensley belongs to a recent wave of invented, surname-style girls' names that rose alongside Kinsley, Paisley, and Presley in the 21st century. The name also echoes a historic Birmingham, Alabama neighborhood, though the given name's popularity is a distinctly modern phenomenon.
How is Ensley used around the world?
Ensley is used in 1 languages worldwide.
TypeUnisex name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Ensley?
Famous People Named Ensley
- Ainsley Earhardt — American television host (the Ainsley variant Ensley derives from)
- Ainsley Harriott — British chef and television personality
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Ensley mean?
Ensley is a girl name of American origin meaning "One's own meadow (from Ainsley)." Ensley is a modern American name that likely developed as a phonetic respelling of Ainsley, a Scottish surname and place name meaning "one's own meadow" or "hermitage meadow." Without deep historical roots of its own, Ensley belongs to a recent wave of invented, surname-style girls' names that rose alongside Kinsley, Paisley, and Presley in the 21st century.
How do you pronounce Ensley?
Ensley is pronounced ENZ-lee. Common variations include Ainsley, Ensleigh, Aynsley.
Is Ensley a girl name?
Yes, Ensley is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Ens, Enzy, Lee.