Ash
a-sh
US Popularity:2108
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Happy; Ash tree
Ash is a gender-neutral name derived from the Hebrew title Asher, meaning “happy.” Nature lovers may also recognize this arboreal title from British origins, relating to the verdant ash tree. The Vikings and Gaels considered the ash tree a symbol of protection believed to preserve the purity of holy wells and springs. In Ireland, more than half of the sacred guardian trees were ash, and the Irish refused to cut them down for fear of the sidhe—an underground place where the faeries live in Gaelic folklore. Ash is smooth and flows off the tongue like a sigh, reminiscent of the calmness that follows a raging fire. A bewitching appellation beloved worldwide, baby Ash may carry a joyful demeanor with undertones of mysticism.
Ash Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ash is currently #915 on The Bump
Boy:Ash is currently #679 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Ash is currently #500 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ash is currently #2108 in U.S. births
Boy:Ash is currently #2287 in U.S. births
Girl:Ash is currently #11476 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#11476
in 2022
+ 2567
from 2021
Sources
Abarim Publications, Asher meaning
Ancestry, Ash Family History
SurnameDB, Last name: Ash
Woodland Trust, Ash
Library Ireland, The Sidhe Race
Library Ireland, Religion of the Celts
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