Ashly vs Dana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashly

Girl #1,181 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dweller near the ash trees"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,181
Total SSA Count
202
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ash

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Dana

Girl #1,076 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judge, arbiter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Irish Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,076
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan

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Popularity Comparison

Ashly Rank #1,181
Dana Rank #1,076

Dana is more popular, ranked #1076 vs #1181 for Ashly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashly ___

  • Ashly Marie
  • Ashly Anne
  • Ashly Grace
  • Ashly Lynn
  • Ashly Rose
  • Ashly Nicole

Dana ___

  • Dana Marie
  • Dana Lynn
  • Dana Nicole
  • Dana Rose
  • Dana Elizabeth
  • Dana Christine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ashly

Brittany Amber Lindsey Tiffany Cody

If you choose Dana

Lisa Karen Diane Scott Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashly or Dana more popular?

Dana is more popular, ranked #1076 compared to Ashly at #1181 in the United States.

What do Ashly and Dana mean?

Ashly means "dweller near the ash trees" (Old English origin). Dana means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ashly and Dana boy or girl names?

Ashly is primarily a girl name. Dana is primarily a girl name.

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