Find out how popular the first name Ashleh has been for the last 2 years (from 1989 to 1990) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ashleh by gender

Based on the last 2 years of data, Ashleh is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1990, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ashleh.

The history of the first name Ashleh

The name Ashleh is a modern variant of the Hebrew name Ashleigh, which itself is derived from the Old English words "æsc" meaning ash tree, and "leah" meaning meadow or clearing. This combination suggests the name originally referred to a meadow where ash trees grew.

The name Ashleigh first appeared in written records in England during the Middle Ages, around the 12th century. It was initially used as a surname, often given to families living near an ash tree meadow. Over time, it transitioned into use as a feminine given name.

One of the earliest recorded examples of Ashleigh as a first name dates back to 1382, when an Ashleigh Talbot was mentioned in court records from Worcestershire, England. In the 16th century, Ashleigh Montagu (1512-1592) was a noted English nobleman and military commander who served under King Henry VIII.

During the Renaissance, the name experienced a surge in popularity among the European aristocracy. Ashleigh de Montfort (1555-1628) was a French countess renowned for her patronage of the arts. In Italy, Ashleigh Buonarroti (1602-1670) was a sculptor and distant relative of Michelangelo.

As the name spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged. In Germany, the name was recorded as Aschleigh, while in Spain it took the form Axleia. A famous bearer was the Spanish painter Axleia Murillo (1617-1682), celebrated for her religious artwork.

Throughout its long history, the name Ashleh has maintained associations with nobility, refinement, and artistic inclinations. While modern spellings like Ashleh are recent inventions, the name's essential meaning and cultural heritage stretch back over eight centuries.

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