What is the origin of the name Asha?

Asha is a name of Sanskrit origin.

How popular is the name Asha?

In 2023, 197 babies were named Asha in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Asha is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 197 →

All-Time Total: 8,904

Peak Year: 2000

Asha is a Sanskrit name meaning "hope" or "desire." It is derived from the Sanskrit word "aśa," which carries similar meanings.

Girl names closely related to Asha

Leela Hana Simone Aliya Mina Tara Sonya Colette

Boy names closely related to Asha

Rohan Maximilian Eugene Neil Idris Vincent Ari Anton

Names with similar meaning to Asha

Esperanza

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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