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Asha Girl

Popularity: #753 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAH-shah / ˈɑːʃə

Sanskrit; Arabic

Meaning

Sanskrit: hope; Arabic: prosperous

Historical & Cultural Background

Asha is a name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in India and among Hindu communities. In Hindu philosophy, Asha represents truth and order. The name is also found in Arabic-speaking cultures, where it conveys a sense of prosperity. It has gained popularity in various cultures due to its positive meanings.

Trend Summary

Asha has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Asha
  • Asha'

International Variants

  • Asha (Hindi/India)
  • Asha (Arabic)

Famous people named Asha

Asha Bhosle is a renowned Indian playback singer known for her work in Bollywood music.

Asha Rangappa is a former FBI agent and current academic known for her expertise in national security.

Asha K. is a popular Indian author recognized for her contributions to contemporary literature.

Asha Parekh is a celebrated Indian actress known for her roles in classic Hindi films.

Fictional characters named Asha

Asha is a character in the animated series 'The Lion Guard,' serving as a supporting character.

Asha is a character in the video game 'Final Fantasy XIV,' known for her role in the storyline.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Asha was first seen in the United States in 1963. Asha has ranked as high as #1034 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Asha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Asha (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 28
18%
NY 18
12%
TX 13
8%
IL 9
6%
OH 9
6%
WA 9
6%
NJ 7
4%
FL 7
4%
PA 7
4%
MD 7
4%
VA 7
4%
NC 7
4%
CO 6
4%
MN 6
4%
AZ 6
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19635
19646
19669
196717
196815
196920
197019
197140
197246
197347
197452
197559
197654
197781
197877
197991
1980101
198195
1982100
1983109
198490
198598
1986112
1987134
1988151
1989239
1990184
1991197
1992237
1993203
1994227
1995216
1996220
1997205
1998249
1999224
2000250
2001210
2002206
2003237
2004218
2005196
2006197
2007215
2008204
2009187
2010171
2011201
2012212
2013191
2014202
2015181
2016187
2017210
2018200
2019192
2020147
2021161
2022134
2023169
2024197