Ashleigh Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ashleigh is an Old English name meaning 'ash tree meadow'. It evolved from Æscleah through various forms before becoming popular in its current form. The name reflects traits of nature and femininity. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Ashleigh is most popular in Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ashleigh has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ashleigh' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7538th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18390th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1415th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 230th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 474th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2747th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ashleigh' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ashleigh"
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪʃleɪ/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Ashleigh is derived from the Old English elements 'æsc', meaning 'ash tree', and 'leah', meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow'. It signifies a clearing by an ash tree.
Meaning
ash tree meadow
Language Evolution
Æscleah, Ashlea, Ashleigh
Historical Usage
Ashleigh became popular as a feminine name in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Ashley, Ashlee, Ashlie
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Ashleigh is often associated with femininity and modernity, and it has a gentle and nature-inspired connotation.
Famous People
Ashleigh Barty, Australian tennis player, Ashleigh Banfield, Canadian journalist
Explore More Ashleigh Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ashleigh"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ashleigh"
"Ashleigh" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7538th of 16616 | 67 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 18390th of 24088 | 16 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1415th of 19264 | 1,192 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 230th of 27321 | 19,774 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 474th of 35406 | 10,125 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2747th of 30306 | 753 |
Regional Popularity of "Ashleigh" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
59.30% 3080th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Ashleigh" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
51.86% 1523rd/2937 |
63.68% 2218th/3483 |
27.57% 970th/3518 |
39.09% 1581st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
6.49% 239th/3685 |
6.53% 292nd/4475 |
3.47% 180th/5194 |
4.78% 302nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
10.85% 497th/4582 |
9.86% 509th/5164 |
5.10% 373rd/7313 |
8.78% 655th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
75.43% 3005th/3984 |
56.10% 2517th/4487 |
34.74% 2370th/6822 |
60.69% 3809th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ashleigh"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ashleigh" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.