Ashleigh

English

"dweller near the ash tree meadow"

Ashleigh Origin and Meaning

The name Ashleigh is a girl's name.

Ashleigh is a feminine name that represents an alternative spelling of Ashley, which originated as an English surname derived from place names meaning "ash tree clearing" or "meadow of ash trees." This variant spelling gained popularity in the late 20th century as parents sought more distinctive ways to spell traditional names. While Ashley peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s, Ashleigh offers a slightly more uncommon and visually distinctive option. The name carries associations with nature and has a fresh, contemporary feel despite its ancient roots. Ashleigh is particularly popular in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, where variant spellings are more commonly embraced.

Ashleigh Rank in US Top 1000

# 952 in the US

Popularity of the name Ashleigh

• 796 England 2019

Famous People Named Ashleigh

• Ashleigh Adele Ball Canadian voice actress and singer
• Ashleigh Mannix Australian singer
• Ashleigh Barty Australian tennis player
• Ashleigh Brewer Australian actress
• Ashleigh Moolman Pasio South African cyclist
• Ashleigh Jade Butler English dog trainer of duo Ashleigh & Pudsey
• Ashleigh Banfield Canadian TV journalist
• Ashleigh McIvor Canadian Olympic skier
• Ashleigh Jade Brennan Australian Olympic gymnast
• Ashleigh Gray Scottish theater actress
• Ashleigh Maree "Ashi" Ross Australian dancer, actress, singer, and model
• Ashleigh Sykes Australian soccer player

The name Ashleigh in Pop Culture

• Ashleigh Griffen main character in the Thoroughbred series by Joanna Campbell
• Ashleigh Aurelian Wentworth character in novel "All my sisters" by Judith Lennox