Ashly
Girl name · English · Old English
Meaningash tree meadow · English form of Ashley
- US rank
- #1,272
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #437 in 1986
176 babies were named Ashly in the US in 2025. It has climbed 509 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1966–2025
US births per million boys, 1969–2025
Most popular states (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 Ashly you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 9,132 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ashly, 176 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ashly would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAshly first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1986, when it reached #437.
- TrendAshly has climbed 509 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,272. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAshly is most popular in Florida, where it ranks #571, followed by Kentucky (#744) and Texas (#840). It's in the top 1,000 in 6 states.
- MeaningAshly is an English form of Ashley, which means “ash tree meadow”. Our records link it to English and Old English roots.
About the name Ashly
Ashly is a girl name of English and Old English origin meaning “ash tree meadow”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-hly”. US birth records list Ashly for girls from 1966 to 2025, in 60 of those 60 years. Its best year was 1986, when it ranked #437 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,272, with 176 babies.
Origin:English namesOld English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.5 | 222,222 girls |
| 1970s | 16 | 64,103 girls |
| 1980s | 199 | 5,023 girls |
| 1990s | 178 | 5,628 girls |
| 2000s | 165 | 6,053 girls |
| 2010s | 73 | 13,744 girls |
| 2020s | 93 | 10,714 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
| 1970s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 1980s | 4.2 | 236,407 boys |
| 1990s | 1.0 | 1,000,000 boys |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 boys |
Other spellings of Ashly
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 Ashly
What does the name Ashly mean?
Ashly means “ash tree meadow” in English, as a form of Ashley.
What is the origin of the name Ashly?
Ashly has English, Old English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Ashly a boy or girl name?
Ashly is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ashly?
Ashly ranked #1,272 for US girls in 2025, given to 176 babies. Its best year was 1986 (#437).