The nameAshleigh
Ashleigh is the British spelling of Ashley. It was a top 60 name in England and Wales in the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Ashleigh comes from an English place name, from Old English aesc, "ash tree", and leah, "clearing".
Origin
English.
History
In England and Wales Ashleigh was 58th in 1996, the first year of the series. In the United States it reached 176th place in 1991.
Did you know?
- Ashleigh Barty won Wimbledon in 2021 and retired in 2022, aged 25, while ranked world number one.
Famous people named Ashleigh
- Ashleigh Barty, tennis player
Popularity of the name Ashleigh
Ashleigh in the United States
Ashleigh was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 13,201 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Ashleigh. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 1991. Half of all babies named Ashleigh in the United States were born before 1993. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 29 births a year on average, against 74 in the five years before.
Ashleigh in the United Kingdom
Ashleigh was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 3,857 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Ashleigh. Half of all babies named Ashleigh in the United Kingdom were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 49 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Ashleigh
Names from the same generation as Ashleigh, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ashleigh mean?
Ashleigh comes from an English place name, from Old English aesc, "ash tree", and leah, "clearing".
What is the origin of the name Ashleigh?
English.
Is Ashleigh a girl's or a boy's name?
Ashleigh is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Ashleigh?
In 2024, Ashleigh was the 4862nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 28 births.
What are good sibling names for Ashleigh?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Felicia, Krista, Monique and Ebony for a sister, Geoffrey, Chad, Brendan and Gary for a brother.
Who are famous people named Ashleigh?
Ashleigh Barty, tennis player.