Ash
Ash: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หรฆส/ ยท [หรฆส]
Meaning and origin of Ash
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
- A diminutive of the unisex given names Ashley and Ashleigh.
- A diminutive of the female given names Ashlie, Ashlee, Ashly, and Ashanti.
How popular is Ash?
Since 1880, 145 girls and 2,535 boys in the U.S. have been named Ash (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5815 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #1064 in 2023. In 2025, 192 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Ash
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Ash
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Ash FAQ
What does the name Ash mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname. A diminutive of the unisex given names Ashley and Ashleigh. A diminutive of the female given names Ashlie, Ashlee, Ashly, and Ashanti.
What is the origin of the name Ash?
Ash is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Ash?
Since 1880, 145 girls and 2,535 boys in the U.S. have been named Ash (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5815 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #1064 in 2023. In 2025, 192 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ash a boy or girl name?
Ash is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 145 girls and 2,535 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.