UK girl's name
Ashliegh
A feminine name derived from an Old English surname related to "ash tree meadow".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ashliegh is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ashliegh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4798, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2002 to 2005. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Ashliegh. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ashliegh ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 4 girls were registered as Ashliegh.
- • Ashliegh ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #623 in 1993.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ashliegh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4798
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
4 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Ashliegh mean?
The name Ashliegh is a relatively modern variant of the name Ashley, which has its origins in the English language. The name Ashley itself is derived from an Old English place name, meaning "ash-tree clearing" or "meadow of ash trees."
The earliest recorded use of the spelling Ashliegh dates back to the late 20th century, likely as a creative twist on the more traditional Ashley. It is believed that the altered spelling was introduced to give the name a more unique and feminine quality.
While the name Ashley has a long history, with references dating back to the Middle Ages, the specific variant Ashliegh does not appear to have any direct historical references or notable bearers prior to the modern era.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ashliegh is Ashliegh Williams, an American author and journalist born in 1972. Williams has written several books, including her memoir "The Paradox of Pornography" (2004), which explores the complex relationship between sexuality and feminism.
Another notable bearer of the name is Ashliegh Brilliant, an Australian fashion model and actress born in 1988. Brilliant has appeared in various fashion campaigns and has also had roles in several Australian television series.
In the realm of sports, Ashliegh Neville is a former professional basketball player from the United States. Born in 1982, Neville played in the WNBA for the Detroit Shock and the Connecticut Sun.
Ashliegh Gilligan, born in 1979, is an American musician and songwriter. She is best known as the lead vocalist and songwriter for the indie rock band The Morning Benders.
Lastly, Ashliegh Ennis is a Canadian actress born in 1989. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including the popular series "Lost Girl" and the film "The Captive" (2014).
While the name Ashliegh is a relatively modern invention, it carries the essence of the traditional Ashley, drawing from its roots in nature and the English language. Despite its recent emergence, the name has already been borne by notable individuals in various fields, suggesting its growing popularity and acceptance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ashliegh over time
The chart below shows babies named Ashliegh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2005. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ashliegh, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2005, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ashliegh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ashliegh was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4176 | 10 | 3 |
Geography
Where Ashliegh is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Ashliegh. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Ashliegh ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #623 in 1993.
Across the UK
Ashliegh in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#623 in 1993
2 years of NRS records, 6 total registered
Related
Names similar to Ashliegh
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Ashliegh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ashliegh in the UK right now?
In 2005, Ashliegh was ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ashliegh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 4 babies registered as Ashliegh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ashliegh?
A feminine name derived from an Old English surname related to "ash tree meadow".
How many people are called Ashliegh in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Ashliegh across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 6 more in Scotland.
Where is Ashliegh most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Ashliegh ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #623 in 1993. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.