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Ashley

female

Meaning

"Ash Tree Clearing"

Originally an English surname from a place name meaning ash-tree clearing, it transitioned into common given-name use in the modern era.

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Popularity History of Ashley

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#124Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#124

Ashley was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+2

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Ashley Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ashley.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ashley

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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