Girl nameCurrently #1,196 in the USFalling
Asha
//ˈɑʃə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20004 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Asha's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Asha's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Asha |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 20 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 40 |
| 1972 | 46 |
| 1973 | 47 |
| 1974 | 52 |
| 1975 | 59 |
| 1976 | 54 |
| 1977 | 81 |
| 1978 | 77 |
| 1979 | 91 |
| 1980 | 101 |
| 1981 | 95 |
| 1982 | 100 |
| 1983 | 109 |
| 1984 | 90 |
| 1985 | 98 |
| 1986 | 112 |
| 1987 | 139 |
| 1988 | 151 |
| 1989 | 248 |
| 1990 | 184 |
| 1991 | 197 |
| 1992 | 237 |
| 1993 | 210 |
| 1994 | 227 |
| 1995 | 216 |
| 1996 | 220 |
| 1997 | 205 |
| 1998 | 249 |
| 1999 | 230 |
| 2000 | 250 |
| 2001 | 210 |
| 2002 | 206 |
| 2003 | 237 |
| 2004 | 218 |
| 2005 | 201 |
| 2006 | 197 |
| 2007 | 215 |
| 2008 | 204 |
| 2009 | 187 |
| 2010 | 171 |
| 2011 | 201 |
| 2012 | 212 |
| 2013 | 191 |
| 2014 | 202 |
| 2015 | 181 |
| 2016 | 187 |
| 2017 | 215 |
| 2018 | 200 |
| 2019 | 197 |
| 2020 | 152 |
| 2021 | 167 |
| 2022 | 139 |
| 2023 | 169 |
| 2024 | 197 |
Asha through the decades
- Asha peaked in 2000, when 250 babies were named Asha in the US.
- The 1990s were Asha's strongest decade, averaging 218 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Asha has fallen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Asha currently ranks #1,196 in the US and is cooling off.