Ashli
Ashli is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ash tree meadow or clearing.
Origin and history
Ashli is a modern spelling variant of Ashley, derived from Old English place name roots meaning ash tree clearing. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century alongside other alternative spellings of Ashley. Though less common today, it remains a recognized feminine given name.
Popularity in the United States
5,718 babies in the United States have been named Ashli since 1880. It ranks #2259 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2064.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.1 %)
- CA (12 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
- GA (5.6 %)
- OH (5.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 457 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,191 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,169 |
| 2000-2010 | 736 |
| 2010-2019 | 128 |
| 2020-2029 | 37 |
Famous people named Ashli
- Ashli Babbitt: Military veteran
Nicknames
Ash, Lee
Fun facts
- Ashli emerged as an alternative spelling during the peak of Ashley's massive popularity in the 1980s and 1990s.
- The original place name roots combined æsc (ash tree) and leah (meadow or forest clearing).