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Paisley: Meaning, Origin & Numerology

ScottishGirl♀ Number 33
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What does Paisley mean?

Paisley is a Scottish girl's name meaning “church”.

This Scottish name has been cherished by parents seeking Celtic and British Isles heritage.

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Origin & History

Paisley draws from the ancient Celtic traditions of the British Isles and surrounding regions. Celtic names carry the mystique of druidic heritage, nature worship, and the enduring spirit of Celtic culture that has shaped Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany.

Numerology of Paisley

Pythagorean Number

33

The Master Teacher

Key Traits

Selfless, nurturing, spiritually evolved

Ruling Planet

♀Venus

Planetary Traits

Universal love, healing, spiritual teaching

Names with numerology number 33 pair well with Life Paths 3, 6, 9, 33. Check compatibility with your due date

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The letters of Paisley

7 letters: 4 vowels, 3 consonants.

  1. P7
  2. A1
  3. I9
  4. S1
  5. L3
  6. E5
  7. Y7

Vowels (shaded): A, I, E, Y.

Expression

33

The Master Teacher

all letters

7 + 1 + 9 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 = 33

Soul Urge

22

Legacy building

vowels

1 + 9 + 5 + 7 = 22

Personality

11

Visionary

consonants

7 + 1 + 3 = 11

Popularity of Paisley

Current Rank

#67

Peak Year

2015

Total Births

61,817

Paisley is a beautiful Scottish name choice.

Paisley in the 2025 Social Security ranking

#67

on the 2025 girls' list.

Source: US Social Security baby name data, 2025.

  1. #66Genesis
  2. #67Paisley
  3. #68Claire
  4. #69Zoey
  5. #70Eden

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Names that share Paisley's numbers

Paisley: Expression 33, Soul Urge 22, Personality 11.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Paisley mean?
Paisley is a Scottish name meaning "church." It belongs to the Celtic & British family of names, carrying Celtic and British Isles heritage.
What is the numerology number for Paisley?
In Pythagorean numerology, Paisley has the number 33, known as The Master Teacher. Key traits include: Selfless, nurturing, spiritually evolved. This number is ruled by Venus, the planet of universal love, healing, spiritual teaching.
Is Paisley a popular baby name?
Paisley is moderately popular, ranking #67 among baby names.
What origin is the name Paisley?
Paisley is a Scottish name from the Celtic & British tradition. Paisley draws from the ancient Celtic traditions of the British Isles and surrounding regions. Celtic names carry the mystique of druidic heritage, nature worship, and the enduring spirit of Celtic culture that has shaped Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany.
Is Paisley compatible with my baby's birth date?
Name compatibility depends on your baby's Life Path number, which is calculated from their birth date. Paisley (Number 33) pairs well with Life Paths 3, 6, 9, 33. You can check the exact compatibility score for free at namestory.app/try by entering your due date and the name Paisley.

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