Meaning"Western meadow" | Formal: "From the western meadow"
OriginModern American
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 5
US Rank (today)#6815
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Origin & history of Westly
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Modern American roots
The name Westly derives from English origins and has a meaning linked to the west. It is a combination of the words west and ley, where west refers to the direction and ley means a meadow or clearing. Westly signifies someone associated with the west or the western meadow. Known for its simplicity, the name Westly has gained popularity over time.
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Root name
The root form of Westly is
Westly — meaning "Western meadow" | Formal: "From the western meadow".
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Modern usage
Westly remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Westly?
1980peak year
Westly first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1918. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1980, 24 babies received the name (ranked #2211). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #6815), with roughly 13 babies named Westly each year. Westly's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 926 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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