Ash

♀ Girl

Pronounced ASH /ˈæʃ/High

Meaning: From the word ash — the ash tree (Old English aesc); also a pet form of Ashley/Ashlyn; here for girls; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: The ash tree: Ash is the word/Ashley short — 'the ash tree'. Crisp, cool, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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MeaningFrom the word ash — the ash tree (Old English aesc); also a pet form of Ashley/Ashlyn; here for girls; used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2024)#5795 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 127

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ash comes from the word ash — the strong, graceful ash tree (Old English aesc) — and it also serves as a pet form of Ashley, Ashlyn, or Aisling (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, cool, modern nature/short name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; said 'ASH').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-ash-tree at the root, and cool.

Did you know? Ash means 'the ash tree' (Old English aesc) — a crisp, cool nature word-name, and a pet form of Ashley or Ashlyn — used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'ASH').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Ash — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ash mean?

Ash is the word for 'the ash tree' (Old English), and a pet of Ashley; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ash?

It's said ASH /ˈæʃ/ — one syllable.

Is Ash a boy or girl name?

Ash is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Ash?

Ash is a rare name in the U.S.