Nash

At a Glance: Name: Nash – Meaning: dweller by the ash tree – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: NASH

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Nash is a boy's name pronounced NASH (IPA /ˈnæʃ/), taken from an English surname for someone who lived by the ash tree. It has a clean, modern feel and an outdoorsy, nature-inspired charm while still reading as a timeless classic. If you're drawn to short, surname-style names with a nature root, Nash fits that mold.

Meaning & Origin of Nash

Meaning: Dweller by the ash tree.

Origin: English (surname).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Nash

Phonetic: NASH   IPA: /ˈnæʃ/

Popularity of Nash

According to Social Security data spanning 1910 to 2024, Nash peaked at #233 in 2021 with 1,588 babies given the name, and most recently sat at #240 in 2024 with 1,464 — a small dip from its peak but still holding steady in the same range.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1910–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Nash mean?

Dweller by the ash tree. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nash)

How do you pronounce Nash?

Nash is pronounced NASH (IPA: /ˈnæʃ/).

Is Nash a popular name right now?

Nash is near its all-time peak (#233 in 2021), ranked #240 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1910–2024.)

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