Ashleigh
Does Ashleigh flow with your last name?
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Reviewed by the NamingEverything Editorial Team · Updated
Similar Names
Names Like Ashleigh
Same sound, same style — different options
Nicknames
Nicknames for Ashleigh
12 shorthand options for every setting
Meaning & Origin
Playground Safety
Similar to Ashleigh
See all →What the Ashleigh report tells you
$9Personalized to your state, siblings, and priorities. Free playground safety preview included.
Is Ashleigh the #1 name in your state, or barely on the radar?
Enter your other kids' names. We score how well they sound together.
Playground safety check is free. Full report is $9.
What do you want to do with this name?
Add it to your shortlist. Not losing this one.
Put Ashleigh head-to-head with your other picks.
Start comparing →See what Ashleigh actually gets called.
Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Ashleigh first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 83 babies have been named Ashleigh in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ashleigh is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,623 for boy names in the US .
Popularity Over Time
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Names You Might Also Love
See all →Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,623
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Sibling Match
Premium
Check how Ashleigh fits with existing sibling names — style, sound, and origin.
Enter sibling names above to see compatibility.
Also a Girl Name
Ashleigh is also used as a girl name, ranked #4838.
View Ashleigh as a girl name →Similar Names
See all names like Ashleigh →For Parents
Start a baby registry
Free welcome box on Amazon
The Baby Name Wizard
Names that age well — book
Nursery name sign
Personalized wooden letters
We may earn a commission from these links.
Compare Ashleigh with...
Can't decide?
Start a tournament bracket with Ashleigh and other names you're considering.
Start a TournamentLike this name?
Check how Ashleigh sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.
Analyze This NameExplore More Generators
-
🧝
Fantasy Name Generator
Create names for D&D and RPG characters
-
🐾
Pet Name Generator
Find the perfect name for your furry friend
-
🎭
Character Name Generator
Names for fictional characters across genres
Names You Might Also Like
View all →Irish origin
"place at the bridge on the Bann"
#21,582 in US
Scottish origin
"from the river Kelvin"
#21,554 in US
Old French origin
"one who pulls; stubborn"
#21,595 in US
Greek origin
"sweet flower"
#21,449 in US
Cornish origin
"Settlement by the rocks"
#21,594 in US
American origin
"coined name combining Monte and Mario"
#21,522 in US
Germanic origin
"mountain, hill"
#21,697 in US
Hebrew origin
"appointed, placed"
#21,434 in US
Save Your Name Card
Download a shareable image with Ashleigh's meaning, origin, and popularity. Ready for Instagram, Pinterest, or texting to your partner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ashleigh
Is Ashleigh a boy or girl name?
How popular is the name Ashleigh?
What are common nicknames for Ashleigh?
Is Ashleigh a common or rare name?
What boy names are similar to Ashleigh?
Are there other spellings for Ashleigh?
About the Name Ashleigh
Ashleigh is a boy name .
Is Ashleigh a boy or girl name? Ashleigh is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,623 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,838. Ashleigh is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ashleigh is currently ranked #21,623 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ashleigh include Ash, Ashl, Ashly, Ashlie, Ashle, Ashley, Ashleie, Igh, Ighy, Ighie, Asy, and Asie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ashleigh include Ashley . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
Keep Exploring
Recommended for Parents
Start a registry
Free welcome box on Amazon
Baby Name Wizard
Names that actually age well
Nursery name sign
Personalized wooden letters
We may earn a commission from these links.
Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis