Starley
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About Starley
Starley is a feminine name with English origins that evokes celestial imagery. This modern-sounding name combines 'star' with the common name suffix '-ley' (meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow' in Old English), creating a name that suggests a place filled with stars or a star-lit meadow. While originally emerging as a surname, Starley has made the transition to a given name in recent decades, appealing to parents seeking nature-inspired options with a touch of whimsy. The name carries associations with brightness, aspirations, and natural beauty. Starley remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality while still being intuitive to pronounce and spell. Its connection to stars gives it connotations of reaching for dreams and shining brightly.
Starley is also given to boys.
Pronounced STAR-lee.
As of October 2026, Starley ranked #4329 in US births in 1955 SSA, peaked at #3956 in 1937.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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