Why Paisley Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Paisley” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Paisley” is of Scottish origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Yelsiap.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Yseapli.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Paisley

The true meaning of ‘Paisley’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Paisley is a name that suggests you give up what you want so other people can have what they need. Like a six-sided cube, your personality is steady and balanced. You are very creative and artistically oriented but also willing to take action to accomplish your goals. Often you volunteer to work on civic projects and make your fair share of responsibility. Others seek your advice because you carefully listen to their problems.

Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.

When people hear the name Paisley, they perceive you as someone who is impressive, elegant, and noble. You possess qualities common to actors, dancers, and performers. People admire your confident personality. Unfortunately, there are others who get jealous of you. You prefer not to deal directly with only one person. Instead, you want to work on a grand scale.

You learn quickly and like to broaden your knowledge about any topic under the sun. You are reserved, secretive, and yet you give off an excellent first impression to others. You have a great common sense but can be easily annoyed and do not want to wait for too long for something. Try to be more generous with your time.

Your most likely vocation: teacher, philosopher, educator, religious zealot, scientist, minister, instructor, writer, producer of luxury and beauty goods, manager of restaurant, irrigationist, horticulturist, zoologist, shipping magnate.

Lucky colors: All varieties of blue except the very bright blues

Lucky gem(s): Emerald, turquoise

Lucky day(s): Sunday, Monday, and Friday

Lucky botanicals: Verbena, dog rose, violets, walnuts, all types of beans, apricot, almonds

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Is The Name Paisley Popular?

“Paisley” is the 54^th most popular baby girl’s name in Washington as reported in the 2016 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, 106 babies in Washington have the same name as you in 2016. A total of 4,886 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2015 with a total of 5,088 babies. That’s a lot of baby Paisleys.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Paisley” was recorded 58,301 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Paisleys to occupy the country of Greenland with an estimated population of 56,643.

The name first appeared in the year 1966 and given to five newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 2013 with a rank of #80 nationwide and was registered 3,605 times as a baby girl’s name. Paisley became a popular girl’s name in the state of West Virginia in the year 2021. It ranked #3 with 71 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 2015 in the state of Texas with 464 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Utah for 16 years from 2008 to 2023 (may not be consecutive).

For the past eight decades (1944 to 2023), the name “Paisley” was recorded 58,301 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Paisley, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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