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Ashlee

♀ Girl

Pronounced ASH-lee /ˈæʃ.li/High

Meaning: -ee spelling of Ashley — Old English aesc-leah, 'ash-tree meadow/clearing'High

In 30 seconds: Ashley, with a sunny -ee: Ashlee spells the 'ash-tree meadow' favorite in a breezy, casual style. Familiar, bright, and easygoing.
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Origin HighEnglish
Meaning-ee spelling of Ashley — Old English aesc-leah, 'ash-tree meadow/clearing'
U.S. rank (2024)#4114 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births35 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1987
Total births (all-time)≈ 43,495

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198719662024

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

Ashlee is an -ee spelling of Ashley — Old English aesc-leah, 'ash-tree meadow/clearing'. One of many spellings of the hugely popular name, it has a light, casual feel.

It registers thinly beside Ashley. Rare, ash-meadow at the root, and breezy.

Did you know? Ashley means the 'ash-tree meadow' — and the Ashlee spelling, worn by singer Ashlee Simpson, gives the 1980s-90s favorite a playful finish.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Ashley — root etymology

Variations

AshleyAshleighAshly

Nicknames

Ash

Famous Bearers

  • ★Ashlee Simpson (1984-)
    American pop singer and reality TV personality, sister of Jessica Simpson
  • ★Ashlee Holland
    American reality television contestant known from HGTV competition shows

If you like Ashlee…

Ashley— the standard spelling
Ashlyn— a companion Ash- name
Ashlynn— another Ash- favorite
Ainslee— a similarly popular pick
Brynlee— shares the -ee ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ashlee mean?

Ashlee spells Ashley, Old English for 'ash-tree meadow/clearing'.

How do you pronounce Ashlee?

It's said ASH-lee /ˈæʃ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ashlee a boy or girl name?

Ashlee is a girl's name.

How popular is Ashlee?

Ashlee is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Ashley is more common.

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