Asha
Asha first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2000, when 250 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Asha popular?
Vintage Asha is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 2000.
| 2020s | 973 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,947 | |
| 2000s | 2,120 | |
| 1990s | 2,162 | |
| 1980s | 1,229 | |
| 1970s | 566 | |
| 1960s | 72 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Asha mean?
From Sanskrit 'asha' (आशा) meaning 'hope, wish, desire'. Flag: an identically spelled but etymologically DIFFERENT Avestan word 'asha' means 'truth/cosmic order' (Zoroastrianism), and the Swahili name Asha derives from Arabic for 'life' - these are separate roots that share a spelling.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asha mean?
Asha means hope, wish. From Sanskrit 'asha' (आशा) meaning 'hope, wish, desire'. Flag: an identically spelled but etymologically DIFFERENT Avestan word 'asha' means 'truth/cosmic order' (Zoroastrianism), and the Swahili name Asha derives from Arabic for 'life' - these are separate roots that share a spelling.
What is the origin of the name Asha?
Asha is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Asha?
Asha is pronounced “AH-shah.”
Is Asha a boy or a girl name?
Asha is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Asha a popular name right now?
Asha is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 2000.
How popular is the name Asha?
In 2025, Asha ranked #1373 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Asha most popular?
Asha was most popular in 2000, when about 250 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Asha?
Names similar to Asha include Meera, Ira, Aditi, Ananya, Priya.
What names go well with Asha?
sanskrit names that pair well with Asha include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.