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Ash

Ash ranks #495 out of 55,875 dog names in our data (the #1 dog name is Bella). Across all 15 places, 180 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #140 for cats.
Ash's popularity trend

Ash's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2023.

0.02%0.04%0.06%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
180
across 15 places
Popularity rank
#495
of 55,875 dog names
5-year rank move
+54
2020 → 2025
Gender split
72% boys
28% girls72% boys
What does Ash mean?
/ˈæʃ/1 syllableOrigin: a surname

Ash works as a nature word name, referring to the ash tree or to the fine gray residue left after something burns. It's also a modern short form of the surname-turned-first-name Ashley, itself built from Old English words for 'ash tree' and 'clearing.'

Ash has an understated, elemental quality — a quiet, versatile name that suits a pet with a cool gray coat or an easy, low-key temperament.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Ash shows up

Ash's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

AdelaideAustralia0.1%
DarwinAustralia0.1%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.1%
PlayfordAustralia0.1%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.1%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.1%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
Maple RidgeCanada0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
ZürichSwitzerland0.0%

Names like Ash

AsheAshbyAshesSplashSquashHashAsherAshaAshleyAshtonAshantiAshlee

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