Paley
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #13,924 in 2007
0 babies were named Paley in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 2004–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryPaley first shows up in US birth records in 2004, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2007, when it reached #13,924.
About the name Paley
Paley is a gender-neutral name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Paley for girls from 2004 to 2007, in 3 of those 4 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #13,924 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2007, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.2 | 449,438 girls |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Paley
What is the origin of the name Paley?
Paley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Paley a boy or girl name?
Both. Paley is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Paley?
Paley is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2007. It peaked at #13,924 in 2007.