Asahi Boy

Popularity: #913 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-sah-hee / ɑːsɑːhi

Japanese; Sanskrit

Meaning

morning sun (Japanese); bright (Sanskrit)

Historical & Cultural Background

In Japanese culture, Asahi is often associated with the beauty of the sunrise and is a popular name reflecting hope and new beginnings. In Sanskrit, the name conveys brightness and radiance, often linked to enlightenment and positivity.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Asahiya
  • Asahiko

International Variants

  • Asahi (Japanese)
  • Asa (Hebrew)

Famous people named Asahi

Asahi Shimbun — Japanese newspaper.

Asahi Kasei — Japanese chemical company.

Fictional characters named Asahi

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Asahi was first seen in the United States in 2005. Asahi has ranked as high as #1361 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Asahi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Asahi (2015)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20055
20147
201510
201712
20189
20197
202013
20218
202211
202315
202411