Ashlea
Ashlea is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ash tree meadow or clearing.
Origin and history
Ashlea is a feminine variant spelling of Ashley, originating from an Old English surname. It derived from place names meaning 'ash tree clearing'. While Ashley became a massive trend in the late 20th century, Ashlea remains a much rarer alternative spelling in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,152 babies in the United States have been named Ashlea since 1880. It ranks #3167 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (28.2 %)
- CA (8.8 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- OH (6 %)
- NC (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 15 |
| 1970-1980 | 215 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,467 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,145 |
| 2000-2010 | 293 |
| 2010-2019 | 17 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Ash, Lee, Ashy
Fun facts
- Ashlea emerged as a creative alternative to the overwhelmingly popular Ashley during the late 1980s and 1990s.
- Like Ashley, the name originated as an Old English place name referring to woodland clearings with ash trees.