Nash is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #10669 in 2025 with 9 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 19 births ranking #6251. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 178,585 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.