Ashli Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ashli is a modern variant of Ashley, derived from Old English, meaning 'ash tree clearing'. Its historical path includes transformations from Æscleah to Ashley and finally Ashli. The name is associated with traits of youthfulness and modernity, and it lacks biblical relevance.
The name Ashli is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ashli has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ashli' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2380th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 804th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2266th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10940th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ashli' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ashli"
Pronunciation
/ˈæʃli/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
The name Ashli is a modern variant of the name Ashley, which originally comes from the Old English words 'æsc' meaning 'ash tree' and 'leah' meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow'.
Meaning
ash tree clearing
Language Evolution
Æscleah (Old English), Ashley (Middle English), Ashli (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Ashley gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly as a feminine name, and Ashli emerged as a variant around the 1980s.
Variants & Derivatives
Ashley, Ashleigh, Ashlee, Aisling
Modern Popularity & Image
Ashli is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with a youthful and vibrant personality.
Famous People
Ashli B. Smith, American television personality, Ashli Johnson, American actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ashli"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ashli"
"Ashli" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2380th of 19264 | 533 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 804th of 27321 | 3,812 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2266th of 35406 | 1,271 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10940th of 30306 | 102 |
Regional Popularity of "Ashli" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Ashli" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
79.43% 2333rd/2937 |
94.83% 3303rd/3483 |
47.33% 1665th/3518 |
90.88% 3675th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
18.45% 680th/3685 |
25.54% 1143rd/4475 |
13.46% 699th/5194 |
16.31% 1030th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
46.27% 2120th/4582 |
51.28% 2648th/5164 |
26.95% 1971st/7313 |
33.11% 2471st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ashli"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ashli" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.