Asher: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Happy and blessed, a name that carries sunshine in every syllable.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #33
- Peak
- #25 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Asher Means
Asher is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Happy and blessed, a name that carries sunshine in every syllable.
How Popular Asher Is
Asher currently ranks #33 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #25 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Asher
- In the Bible, Asher was one of Jacob's twelve sons and his name meant happiness.
- The name rocketed from outside the top 500 in 2000 to the top 30.
- Asher has a modern, friendly sound that appeals to today's parents.
Names Like Asher
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Asher
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Asher.
Questions About Asher
What does Asher mean?
Asher is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Happy and blessed, a name that carries sunshine in every syllable.
How popular is Asher?
Asher currently ranks #33 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #25 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Asher come from?
Asher comes from Hebrew roots. In the Bible, Asher was one of Jacob's twelve sons and his name meant happiness.
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