Ashlei Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationASH-lee / ˈæʃliEnglish; variant of Ashley
Meaning
English: ash tree meadow
Historical & Cultural Background
Ashlei is a modern variation of the name Ashley, which originated from Old English. The name Ashley was traditionally a surname derived from a place name, meaning 'meadow near the ash trees.' It gained popularity as a given name for girls in the late 20th century. The spelling Ashlei reflects contemporary naming trends that favor unique variations.
Trend Summary
Ashlei has seen limited popularity in the United States, with variations like Ashley being more common.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ashley
- Ashleigh
- Ashlee
International Variants
- Aisling (Irish)
- Asli (Turkish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ashlei was first seen in the United States in 1971. Ashlei has ranked as high as #1020 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Ashlei has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ashlei (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 31 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 65 |
| 1984 | 86 |
| 1985 | 111 |
| 1986 | 115 |
| 1987 | 131 |
| 1988 | 111 |
| 1989 | 96 |
| 1990 | 105 |
| 1991 | 106 |
| 1992 | 71 |
| 1993 | 73 |
| 1994 | 73 |
| 1995 | 69 |
| 1996 | 66 |
| 1997 | 49 |
| 1998 | 63 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 46 |
| 2001 | 47 |
| 2002 | 55 |
| 2003 | 49 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 40 |
| 2006 | 50 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 6 |