Ashlea is a unique spelling variation of Ashley. This option is much rarer than the original, and it is solely for girls. As of 2021, Ashlea is only on the top 11,000 list.
Meaning of the name Ashlea:
English: ash tree clearing
Origin of the name Ashlea:
The baby name Ashlea is a spelling variation of Ashley. Ashley was originally a surname in England. It represented families from places that meant “ash tree clearing.” Ashley comes from two Old English words, “aesc” and “leah.” Ashley was originally an option for boys in the early twentieth century. The spelling variations helped it move to girls in the late twentieth century.
Symbolism of the name Ashlea:
Ashlea has the same meaning as the original spelling, Ashley. They translate to “ash tree clearing.” The Old English word “aesc” means “ash” or “ash tree.” “Leah” translates to “clearing.”
Style of the name Ashlea:
Traditional as a surname, modern as a first name
Gender of the name Ashlea:
Ashlea is a youthful name for girls.
Pronunciation of the name Ashlea:
ASH-lee
Number of syllables in the name Ashlea:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Ashlea:
Ashlea is a youthful and modern baby name. It is trendy and upbeat.
Alternative spellings for the name Ashlea:
Nicknames for the name Ashlea:
- Lea
- Ash
- Ashy
- Ashie
- Ashe
- Mashy
Popularity of the name Ashlea:
Ashlea was first a top 1,000 baby name on the Social Security Popularity Index in 1983 at rank 929. It stayed on the top 1,000 list until 1987 when it was number 853. As of 2021, Ashlea is a top 11,000 option for girls. It is number 10,969.
Related names for the name Ashlea:
Great middle names for Ashlea and their meanings:
- Eloise (healthy, wide)
- Corrine (beautiful maiden)
- Zora (light, dawn)
- Theodora (God's gift)
- Fleur (flower)
- Skye (sky, cloud)
- Evangeline (bearer of good news, gospel)
- Raine (she is singing, queen)
Famous people with the name Ashlea:
Ashleas in popular culture:
There are no popular culture references to the name Ashlea.