Ashby vs Killiam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashby

Boy #5,889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Anglo-Saxon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,889
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ash

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Killiam

Boy #5,792 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little churchman, associated with the church"

Origin: Old Irish ceall + diminutive

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,792
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kill, Liam, Killy

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Popularity Comparison

Ashby Rank #5,889
Killiam Rank #5,792

Killiam is more popular, ranked #5792 vs #5889 for Ashby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashby ___

  • Ashby James
  • Ashby Cole
  • Ashby River
  • Ashby Reid
  • Ashby Lane
  • Ashby Colt

Killiam ___

  • Killiam James
  • Killiam Patrick
  • Killiam Michael
  • Killiam Sean
  • Killiam Finn
  • Killiam Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ashby

Darby Colby Wren Rowan Finley

If you choose Killiam

Declan Finn Ronan Saoirse Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashby or Killiam more popular?

Killiam is more popular, ranked #5792 compared to Ashby at #5889 in the United States.

What do Ashby and Killiam mean?

Ashby means "ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees" (Old Norse origin). Killiam means "little churchman, associated with the church" (Old Irish ceall + diminutive origin).

Are Ashby and Killiam boy or girl names?

Ashby is primarily a boy name. Killiam is primarily a boy name.

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