Ashlee
Meaning: Ash tree meadow; dweller near the ash tree clearing
Origin: Old English — from æsc (ash tree) + leah (meadow, clearing)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #276
Total births: 1,051
History: Ashlee peaked in the 2000s as an Australian spelling variant of Ashley. The creative spelling is distinctly of its era. Ashlee represents Australian naming individuality.
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| Current rank (1995) | #83 |
| Babies named Ashlee in 1995 | 103 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,051 |
| Peak year | 1988 (151 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #53 |
| Years in records | 1986–1995 (9 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 23 spots |
Frequently asked about Ashlee
What does the name Ashlee mean?
Ashlee means “Ash tree meadow; dweller near the ash tree clearing” from Old English — from æsc (ash tree) + leah (meadow, clearing) roots.
What is the origin of the name Ashlee?
Ashlee has Old English — from æsc (ash tree) + leah (meadow, clearing) origin. The traditional meaning is “Ash tree meadow; dweller near the ash tree clearing”.
How popular is Ashlee in Australia?
Ashlee ranked #83 in Australia in 1995 — given to 103 babies that year.
When was Ashlee most popular?
Ashlee peaked in 1988 with 151 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Ashlee a boy or girl name?
Ashlee is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Ashlees in registered births are female.
Is the name Ashlee rising or falling in popularity?
Ashlee has fallen 23 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #60 in 1990 to #83 in 1995.
How long has Ashlee been recorded in Australia?
Ashlee appears in birth records in Australia across 9 years — from 1986 through 1995.