Ashleigh

Ashleigh is a unisex name of English origin meaning “dweller near the ash tree forest.” In 2024 it was given to 28 babies in the United States.

Ashleigh at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“dweller near the ash tree forest”

About the name Ashleigh

Ashleigh belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “dweller near the ash tree forest” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ashleigh first appears in Social Security records in 1966 and has been given to 31,927 babies since 1880, including 28 in 2024.

Ashleigh in US records

First recorded (US)
1966
Babies named Ashleigh in 2024
28
Total since 1880
31,927

Ashleigh in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Ashleigh in 2025
9
Total since 1996
7,880

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ashleigh mean?

Ashleigh means “dweller near the ash tree forest” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ashleigh a boy or girl name?

Ashleigh is a unisex name. In 2024, 28 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ashleigh?

Ashleigh comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ashleigh?

Ashleigh is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1966 and has been given to 31,927 babies since 1880.

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