Ashly

Updated: March 22, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Ashly is a unisex baby name that was at peak popularity in the 1980s and 90s. Ashly means “dweller near the ash tree clearing” and is an English name. It is the less common variant spelling of Ashley.

Meaning of the name Ashly:

English: dweller near the ash tree clearing

Origin of the name Ashly:

Ashly is a unisex baby name of English origin that means “dweller near the ash tree clearing”. Ashly is unique in that it was originally a masculine name that evolved over time to become predominantly a feminine name.

Symbolism of the name Ashly:

Ashly gets its name from the ash tree. Ash trees have religious and spiritual connotations in many European cultures. In particular, smoke from ash wood is said to ward off evil spirits. It is also associated with the sea and the sun.

Style of the name Ashly:

traditional

Gender of the name Ashly:

Ashly is a unisex baby name given to both boys and girls.

Pronunciation of the name Ashly:

ASH-lee

Number of syllables in the name Ashly:

two

Emotion evoked from the name Ashly:

Ashly evokes feelings of wisdom and love.

Alternative spellings for the name Ashly:

Ashley, Ashleigh, Ashlee, Ashleah, Ashlea, Ashlie, Ashlye, Ashli

Nicknames for the name Ashly:

Ash
Ashy
Lee

Popularity of the name Ashly:

According to the Social Security Administration, Ashly is a popular unisex baby name. As a girl’s name, Ashly was in the top 1000 baby name list from 1982 to 2009. It peaked at #437 in 1986. As a boy’s name, Ashly has never appeared in the top 1000 baby name list.