Asha
Asha is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Hope, wish, or desire (Sanskrit); life (Swahili).
Origin and history
Asha is a name of primary Sanskrit and Swahili origins, widely recognized across various global cultures. In Sanskrit, it translates to 'hope' or 'desire', while in Swahili it means 'life'. It has enjoyed steady, moderate popularity in the United States over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
9,069 babies in the United States have been named Asha since 1880. It ranks #1749 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1227.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.6 %)
- NY (13.3 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 72 |
| 1970-1980 | 566 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,229 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,162 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,120 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,947 |
| 2020-2029 | 973 |
Famous people named Asha
- Asha Bhosle: Singer, Musician
- Asha degree
Fun facts
- Asha carries distinct positive meanings in different language families, representing 'hope' in Sanskrit and 'life' in Swahili.
- In Old Persian and Zoroastrianism, a related word Asha denotes truth, cosmic order, and righteousness.