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Asley
Pronounced AHS-lee /ˈɑːs.li/Medium
Meaning: A Spanish-language spelling of Ashley, from the Old English place name meaning 'ash tree clearing' (aesc, 'ash', plus leah, 'meadow, clearing'). Common in Latin America, where the sh sound is respelled as s.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Asley is the Latin American spelling of Ashley, an English place and surname name built from aesc ('ash tree') and leah ('clearing, meadow'). Ashley became a global girls' name in the late twentieth century, and Asley is how Spanish-speaking families often write it (said 'AHS-lee').
It appears only rarely in U.S. records, far behind Ashley. Rare, familiar in sound, and warmly Latina.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Asley mean?
It spells Ashley, from Old English for 'ash tree clearing'.
How do you pronounce Asley?
It's said AHS-lee — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Asley a boy or girl name?
Asley is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Asley?
Asley is rare in the U.S., though Ashley is very well known.