Ashly
How to say it: ASH-lee · /ˈæʃli/
Variant of Ashley, from Old English 'aesc' (ash tree) + 'leah' (clearing); an ash-tree woodland.
Ashly was the 172nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 176 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 44% in ten years, and it is projected to hold at #172 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #172 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 176 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,622 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −44% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #172 |
| In France, 2025 | #441 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
High water for Ashly came in the 1980s, and current use sits well below that mark while remaining familiar. Stability seems likely going forward.
What goes with it
Breezy and soft with a breathy finish and a gentle nature aura. Ash works as a short form, and Holly feels like kin.
Nicknames
- Ash
Honouring a Ashly in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ashly is about 1 in 68.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #441 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Ashly
- Ashly Burch (born 1990)American voice actress
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