Ashia
Ashia is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Alive, living, or prosperous.
Origin and history
Ashia is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Aisha, which means alive or prosperous. It is a rare given name in the United States, with a modest presence since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,439 babies in the United States have been named Ashia since 1880. It ranks #3576 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2048.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.9 %)
- CA (12.3 %)
- IL (10.8 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- MI (7.6 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 216 |
| 1980-1990 | 488 |
| 1990-2000 | 915 |
| 2000-2010 | 594 |
| 2010-2019 | 168 |
| 2020-2029 | 53 |
Fun facts
- Ashia developed primarily as an alternative English spelling of the traditional Arabic name Aisha.
- Over 2,400 girls have been named Ashia in the United States since 1880, peaking in popularity during the 1990s.