Asher
Asher: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæ.ʃə(ɹ)/ · /ˈæ.ʃɚ/
Meaning and origin of Asher
- A male given name from Hebrew.
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew אָשֵׁר ('ashér).
How popular is Asher?
Since 1880, 1,463 girls and 111,227 boys in the U.S. have been named Asher (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1856 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #20 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #28 for boys, with 7,519 babies given the name.
Names similar to Asher
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Sibling name ideas for Asher
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Asher FAQ
What does the name Asher mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. A female given name from Hebrew. Borrowed from Hebrew אָשֵׁר ('ashér).
What is the origin of the name Asher?
Asher is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Asher?
Since 1880, 1,463 girls and 111,227 boys in the U.S. have been named Asher (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1856 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #20 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #28 for boys, with 7,519 babies given the name.
Is Asher a boy or girl name?
Asher is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,463 girls and 111,227 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.