Hermitage meadow or clearing with a fence
Derived from Old English elements, this name typically refers to a meadow belonging to a person named Ansa or a clearing near a hermitage. It is a surname-turned-given name that shares roots with the more common Ainsley.
About 170 girls were named Ansley in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Ansley — far less common.
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