Nash

♀ Girl

Pronounced NASH /ˈnæʃ/High

Meaning: From an English surname, 'at the ash tree' (from atten ash, 'at the ash', re-divided as a-Nash); more often a boys' name; here for girls; flaggedLow

In 30 seconds: At the ash tree: Nash is an English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm. More often a boys' name (here for girls; said 'NASH').

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom an English surname, 'at the ash tree' (from atten ash, 'at the ash', re-divided as a-Nash); more often a boys' name; here for girls; flagged

U.S. rank (2024)#7465 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 135

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

Nash comes from an English surname, 'at the ash tree' (from atten ash, 'at the ash', re-divided as a-Nash). More often a boys' name; here for a girl (slug distinguished; we flag the cross-sex use; said 'NASH').

In the U.S. it is more often a boys' name. Rare for girls, at-the-ash-tree at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Nash is an English surname, 'at the ash tree' (from atten ash, 'at the ash', re-divided as a-Nash) — a crisp, modern name, more often a boys' name (here for girls; we flag the cross-sex use; said 'NASH').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Nash — mostly boys'; here girls'

Variations

NasheNasch

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nash mean?

Nash is an English surname, 'at the ash tree'; it is more often a boys' name, used here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Nash?

It's said NASH /ˈnæʃ/ — one syllable.

Is Nash a boy or girl name?

Nash is more often a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Nash?

Nash is rare as a girl's name in the U.S.