Ashely
Meaningash tree meadow · English form of Ashley
- US rank
- #8,362
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #444 in 1987
12 babies were named Ashely in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,780 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Ashely you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 133,333 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ashely, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ashely would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAshely first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1987, when it ranked #444. Today it's #8,362, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowAshely was 9.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 14,409 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 133,333.
- TrendAshely has climbed 3,780 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,362. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningAshely is an English form of Ashley, which means “ash tree meadow”.
About the name Ashely
Ashely is a girl name of English origin meaning “ash tree meadow”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ely”. US birth records list Ashely for girls from 1970 to 2025, in 54 of those 56 years. Its best year was 1987, when it ranked #444 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,362, with 12 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.4 | 155,280 girls |
| 1980s | 173 | 5,773 girls |
| 1990s | 118 | 8,457 girls |
| 2000s | 53 | 18,954 girls |
| 2010s | 14 | 71,839 girls |
| 2020s | 5.4 | 186,335 girls |
Other spellings of Ashely
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Ashely
What does the name Ashely mean?
Ashely means “ash tree meadow” in English, as a form of Ashley.
What is the origin of the name Ashely?
Ashely has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Ashely a boy or girl name?
Ashely is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ashely?
Ashely ranked #8,362 for US girls in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1987 (#444).