Asheley Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationASH-lee / /ˈæʃli/English; variant of Ashley
Meaning
English: ash tree meadow
Historical & Cultural Background
Asheley is a feminine variant of the name Ashley, which originated as a surname in England. The name Ashley itself was derived from a place name meaning 'ash tree clearing' or 'meadow by the ash trees.' It became popular as a given name for girls in the late 20th century. The spelling Asheley is less common but reflects a modern trend of altering traditional names.
Trend Summary
Asheley has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ashleigh
- Ashley
International Variants
- Ashleigh (English)
- Aisling (Irish)
Famous people named Asheley
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Asheley was first seen in the United States in 1974. Asheley has ranked as high as #1111 nationally, which occurred in 1986, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, North Carolina, California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Asheley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Asheley (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 25 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 26 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 39 |
| 1985 | 52 |
| 1986 | 55 |
| 1987 | 51 |
| 1988 | 49 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 37 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 |