Ashleigh
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Ashleigh
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 is also given to boys.
Pronounced ASH-lee.
As of October 2026, Ashleigh ranked #6876 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #176 in 1991.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,908 | 105 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #1,829 | 113 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #2,191 | 88 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #2,436 | 74 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #3,009 | 54 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #3,615 | 42 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,015 | 35 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,173 | 34 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #4,916 | 27 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #4,768 | 28 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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Ashleigh on lists
Famous Ashleighs
- Ashleigh Adele BallGirl
Canadian voice actress and singer
- Ashleigh MannixGirl
Australian singer
- Ashleigh BartyGirl
Australian tennis player
- Ashleigh BrewerGirl
Australian actress
- Ashleigh Moolman PasioGirl
South African cyclist
- Ashleigh Jade ButlerGirl
English dog trainer of duo Ashleigh & Pudsey
- Ashleigh BanfieldGirl
Canadian TV journalist
- Ashleigh McIvorGirl
Canadian Olympic skier
- Ashleigh Jade BrennanGirl
Australian Olympic gymnast
- Ashleigh GrayGirl
Scottish theater actress
- Ashleigh Maree "Ashi" RossGirl
Australian dancer, actress, singer, and model
- Ashleigh SykesGirl
Australian soccer player
Ashleigh in pop culture
- Ashleigh GriffenGirl
main character in the Thoroughbred series by Joanna Campbell
- Ashleigh Aurelian WentworthGirl
character in novel "All my sisters" by Judith Lennox