Asha
a-sha
US Popularity:2494
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Life; One who lives well; Likeness; Adornment; Hope; Wish; Desire
Asha is a girl’s name of Arabic, Swahili, Persian, Indian, and Sanskrit origin. From the Arabic Ayasha or Aisha, and the Swahili word ishi, this translates to "life" or "one that lives well," inspiring plenty of longevity for baby. Asha also has Persian roots, translating to "likeness" or "adornment." If you want to encourage your little one's optimistic spirit, Asha can also come from the Hindi āśā and Sanskrit āśaṃs, meaning "hopeful," "wish," or "desire." But no matter which meaning you prefer, Asha is a one-of-a-kind name that exudes emotions of happiness and hope, ensuring baby is joyfully received everywhere they go! Notable namesakes include Indian actress Asha Parekh, Pakistani actress Asha Posley, and the fictional character Asha Greyjoy from George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series.
Asha Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Asha is currently #760 on The Bump
Girl:Asha is currently #558 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Asha is currently #2494 in U.S. births
Girl:Asha is currently #1340 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1340
in 2023
+ 242
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Asha (2), April 2022
Quranic Names, Asha, A Non-Quranic Name for Boys and Girls
Quranic Names, Ayasha, A Quranic Name for Girls
Wisdom Library, Asha, Āsā, Āsa, Asa, Asā, Āśā, Aśa, Āśa: 29 definitions
DDSA: A Practical Hindi-English Dictionary, आशा
DDSA: A Practical Sanskrit-English Dictionary, आशंस्
WordSense, Asha
IMDb, Asha Parekh
IMDb, Asha Posley](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0692695/)
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