From the ash tree meadow
Esley is likely a variant of the English surname Isley or a diminutive of names like Esme or Lesley. It follows the popular 'ley' suffix pattern, which historically refers to a meadow or clearing in Old English. As a modern choice, it functions as a softer, more unique alternative to names like Everly or Presley.
Less common today
Esley isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,141 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
