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The baby name Ashleigh is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ASH-lee (IPA: /ˈæʃli/).

Ashleigh is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: ASH-lee (IPA: /ˈæʃli/)

What is the meaning of the name Ashleigh ?

The baby name Ashleigh is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ASH-lee (IPA: /ˈæʃli/).

Ashleigh is English in Origin.

Ashleigh is a modern -leigh variant of Ashley, an English surname-turned-given name from Old English æsc 'ash tree' + lēah 'clearing, meadow,' yielding the sense 'ash tree clearing' or 'dweller by the ash grove.' The -leigh spelling echoes the historic element lēah found in English place-names and is typically pronounced like Ashley.

Used as a masculine given name in Britain and the United States through the 19th and early 20th centuries - famously borne by Ashley Wilkes in Gone with the Wind - it shifted largely to feminine use from the 1960s onward, peaking in the 1980s–1990s. Ashleigh emerged chiefly in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand as a stylistic, often feminine, spelling; it also saw U.S. popularity in the 1990s. Related forms include Ashley, Ashlee, Ashlie, Ashlea, Ashly, and the short form Ash; nicknames include Ash and Leigh. Meaning remains 'ash meadow/clearing.'

Ashleigh has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Ashleigh

Ashleigh Ball Musician · Born 1983 · Canada Ashleigh Ball is a Canadian musician best known as the lead singer of the indie pop band Hey Ocean!. She is also a talented voice actress, lending her voice to characters in popular animated series like My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic and Littlest Pet Shop. Born in 1983, Ashleigh has made a significant impact in both the music and animation industries. Ashleigh Murray Actor · Born 1988 · United States Ashleigh Murray is an American actress best known for her role as Josie McCoy on the television series Riverdale. She also starred in the spin-off series Katy Keene, where she continued to portray Josie McCoy. Her performances have made her a recognizable face in the world of teen drama television. Ashleigh Cummings Actor · Born 1992 · Australia Ashleigh Cummings is an Australian actor best known for her role as Dorothy Williams in the television series 'Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries'. She also starred in the film 'Hounds of Love' and the series 'NOS4A2'.
Ashleigh Brewer Actor · Born 1990 · Australia Ashleigh Brewer is an Australian actor best known for her role as Kate Ramsay on the popular soap opera Neighbours. She also gained recognition for her portrayal of Ivy Forrester on the American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. Born in 1990, Brewer has been a prominent figure in the television industry, particularly in Australia and the United States.

Ashleigh – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2021 #1 897
BW 0 #19 1 960
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
New Zealand Girls 2005 #54 48 98
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
AE 0 #182 6 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
JM Girls 0 #232 28 7,507
NA Girls 0 #234 4 7,146
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
Canada Girls 2019 #295 6 2,976
ZA 0 #298 150 14,421
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
QA Girls 0 #338 6 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
PH Girls 0 #421 9 13,098
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA Girls 0 #492 963 25,928
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CR Girls 0 #513 20 11,342
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
AE Girls 0 #535 19 20,968
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
SG Girls 0 #560 27 18,916
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
HK Girls 0 #604 12 16,104
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
Finland Girls 2026 #733 6 3,895
SG Boys 0 #734 6 17,960
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
United States Boys 2008 #883 6 7,541
United States Girls 2024 #889 28 8,487
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
NL Girls 0 #942 14 5,933
Spain Girls 0 #973 11 5,561
MY Girls 0 #976 19 24,821
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,009 6 25,931
ZA Boys 0 #1,115 64 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,428 19 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Ashleigh is popular in 45 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada
United States
New South Wales, Australia

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People also ask about Ashleigh

Ashleigh is predominantly a girl's name.
Ashleigh is a 2 syllable name, pronounced ASH-lee (IPA: /ˈæʃli/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ashley, Ashlee, Ashly, Ashlie, Ashely and Ashlei.
Yes, very popular — Ashleigh ranked #1 in Ireland in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Ashleigh ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2021).
Ashleigh's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2011 to #1 in 2021 in Ireland.
Yes — 4 notable people named Ashleigh are in our database, including Ashleigh Ball (Musician), Ashleigh Murray (Actor), Ashleigh Cummings (Actor).