Nash is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #9558 in 2019 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 19 births ranking #6251. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 152,507 girls born was named Nash. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Nash is a short surname-style name with roots in an old phrase meaning by the ash tree. Its crisp sound is a big part of its modern appeal.
The name grew from surname use into first-name use, especially in recent decades. It fits the current taste for brief, strong names with a clean finish.