Save Type Settlement Usage English Meaning & History From Old English æsc "ash tree" and leah "woodland, clearing". This is the name of various towns in England. See All Relations · Show Family TreeRelated Names Given Name DescendantsAshlea, Ashlee, Ashleigh, Ashley, Ashlie, Ashlyn, Ashlynn(English) Surname DescendantAshley(English) Entry added August 26, 2016