Ashe

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Pronounced ASH /ˈæʃ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Ash — from Old English aesc, 'the ash tree'; a surname, 'a dweller by the ash trees'; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: The ash tree; a dweller by the ash trees: Ashe spells Ash — 'the ash tree'. Crisp, nature-fresh, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'ASH').

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA spelling of Ash — from Old English aesc, 'the ash tree'; a surname, 'a dweller by the ash trees'; used for both sexes; here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#6946 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 192

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

Ashe is a spelling of Ash — from Old English aesc, 'the ash tree' — and a surname, 'a dweller by the ash trees' (borne by the tennis champion Arthur Ashe). A crisp, nature-fresh name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished).

In the U.S. it registers thinly for girls. Rare, the-ash-tree at the root, and nature-fresh.

Did you know? Ash means 'the ash tree' (Old English aesc) — Ashe is a -e spelling, a crisp, nature-fresh name (the tennis great Arthur Ashe bore it as a surname), used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'ASH').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Ash — nature/surname

Variations

AshAshby

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ashe mean?

Ashe spells Ash — Old English 'the ash tree; a dweller by the ash trees'.

How do you pronounce Ashe?

It's said ASH /ˈæʃ/ — one syllable.

Is Ashe a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Ashe?

Ashe is a rare name for girls in the U.S.