Ashlee

Ashlee - A very unique female name

Ashlee appeared on the charts for the first time in 1970 on position #2665. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ashlee and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ashlee? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ashlee. The baby girl name Ashlee was given to 10 baby girls in 2025, ranking #3817 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 130,347 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ashlee peaked in popularity 39 years ago in 1987 on position 112.

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Ashlee is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ashlee is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,049 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,049.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ashlee is where you live.

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Ashlee origin and meaning

English, respelling of Ashley

Ash-tree clearing (from Old English æsc + leah)

Ashlee is a respelling of Ashley, the English surname and place name meaning 'ash-tree clearing.' This spelling peaked in 1987, in the thick of Ashley's long reign. Singer Ashlee Simpson gives this exact spelling its own famous bearer.

Attested etymology

Ashlee is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Ashlee, pop culture references for the name Ashlee and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ashlee

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ashlee, sorted by popularity.

Ashley / Ashly / Azalea / Ashlie / Ashely / Ashli / Azul / Ashlea / Akilah / Azalia /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Ashlee

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ashlee a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ashlee?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ASH-lee · /ˈæʃli/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Ashley — The standard spelling.
• Ashleigh — Alternate spelling.
• Ashlie — Alternate spelling.

Nicknames: AshLee

Famous bearers

• Ashlee Simpson — Singer and actress (b. 1984) Contemporary

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Ashley with a twist — the -ee spelling that had its own moment in the late 1980s.

Worth knowing

• Constantly corrected toward Ashley; the spelling dates it to the 1980s–90s.