Ashish Boy

Popularity: #919 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAH-sheesh / əˈʃiːʃ

Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning

Sanskrit: blessed; Hindi: prosperous

Historical & Cultural Background

Ashish is a name of Indian origin, primarily used in Hindu culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'āśīṣ,' which means blessing or benediction. The name is often given to boys in hopes of bestowing good fortune and prosperity upon them. It reflects the cultural significance of blessings in Indian society.

Trend Summary

The name Ashish has seen moderate popularity in India but is less common in the United States.

Similar Names

AashirAashwinAmitAnishArvindRishabhSureshTarun

Variants

  • Aashish
  • Aashis

International Variants

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Famous people named Ashish

Ashish Nehra is a former Indian cricketer known for his fast bowling.

Ashish Kumar is an Indian gymnast who has represented India in various international competitions.

Ashish Vidyarthi is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi and regional films.

Ashish Bhandari is a prominent Indian entrepreneur in the technology sector.

Fictional characters named Ashish

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Sibling Suggestions

AaravRohanKaranVikramNikhilSiddharth

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ashish was first seen in the United States in 1968. Ashish has ranked as high as #1251 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Ashish has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ashish (2008)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19687
197011
19718
197211
197317
197425
197523
197627
197729
197826
197924
198026
198131
198224
198321
198423
198524
198626
198719
198816
198915
199018
199111
199221
199320
199418
199520
199625
199715
199813
199917
200032
200118
200225
200316
200425
200520
200623
200714
200819
200913
201018
20116
201210
201312
20148
20156
201810
20226
20236
20245