Asha
Asha: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Asha
- A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit आशा (āśā, “hope, wish”).
How popular is Asha?
Since 1880, 9,069 girls and 58 boys in the U.S. have been named Asha (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #796 in 1989. Its highest rank for boys was #5195 in 1989. In 2025, 160 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Asha
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Asha
Sister and brother names that share Asha's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Asha FAQ
What does the name Asha mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit आशा (āśā, “hope, wish”).
What is the origin of the name Asha?
Asha is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Asha?
Since 1880, 9,069 girls and 58 boys in the U.S. have been named Asha (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #796 in 1989. Its highest rank for boys was #5195 in 1989. In 2025, 160 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Asha a boy or girl name?
Asha is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 9,069 girls and 58 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.