Ash

At a Glance: Name: Ash – Meaning: ash tree (one who lived near ash trees) – Origin: Old English (word name/surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: ASH

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Ash is a neutral name that started out as an Old English word name and surname, literally meaning "one who lived near ash trees." It's pronounced just as it looks, ASH (/æʃ/), and it has a free-spirited, boho, bold, clean, modern, and outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel — a short, nature-rooted pick for parents drawn to that kind of simplicity.

Meaning & Origin of Ash

Meaning: Ash tree (one who lived near ash trees).

Origin: Old English (word name/surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Ash

Phonetic: ASH   IPA: /ˈæʃ/

Popularity of Ash

Ash has stayed a rare pick in Social Security data going back to 1975, peaking recently at #1064 in 2023 with 204 babies before slipping to #1147 in 2024 with 182.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1975–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Ash mean?

Ash tree (one who lived near ash trees). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ash)

How do you pronounce Ash?

Ash is pronounced ASH (IPA: /ˈæʃ/).

Is Ash a popular name right now?

Ash is near its all-time peak (#1064 in 2023), ranked #1147 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1975–2024.)

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