Island meadow or hazel grove
Isley is an English surname-turned-given-name. It likely derives from the Old English words 'eg' meaning island and 'leah' meaning meadow, or alternatively from the Middle English 'hesli' referring to a hazel grove. It has gained modern appeal due to its melodic sound and association with the famous musical family.
Less common today
Isley isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,111 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American musician and composer
Influential American R&B and soul group (surname namesake)
