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Staley

STAY-lee

Staley is a unisex name of English origin, meaning “Staley is an English surname turned given name, derived from a place name meaning 'stony clearing' or 'woodland clearing'.”. It currently ranks #17320 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2016.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginEnglish

What Staley Means

Staley is an English surname turned given name, derived from a place name meaning 'stony clearing' or 'woodland clearing'.

The Story of Staley

This name speaks of open spaces and steady ground, a place of belonging waiting for your child.

Staley is an English surname that has found its place as a given name, derived from a place name meaning 'stony clearing' or 'woodland clearing.' It conjures images of landscapes shaped by nature, suggesting resilience and a connection to the earth. Its journey has been one from identifying a location to bestowing a sense of rootedness.

Saying 'Staley' feels like taking a deep breath of fresh air in an open field. It’s a name for a child who will be independent and grounded, finding their own clear path. When you write 'Staley' on his first backpack, you're giving him a sense of reliable strength, a place to always belong.

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Gender Split

Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Personality Traits

IndependentStrongReliablePractical

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Peak Year

#19 in 2016

Total Births

406

First Recorded

1913

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