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Aasha

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Pronounced AH-shah /ˈɑ.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Asha — from Sanskrit, 'hope; wish; desire; aspiration' (also Swahili, 'life')Low

In 30 seconds: Hope; wish; desire: Aasha spells Asha. Lyrical, hopeful, and warm (said 'AH-shah').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningA spelling of Asha — from Sanskrit, 'hope; wish; desire; aspiration' (also Swahili, 'life')

U.S. rank (2025)#6117 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1986

Total births (all-time)≈ 398

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aasha is a spelling of Asha — from Sanskrit, 'hope; wish; desire; aspiration' (and, separately, Swahili 'life', a form of Aisha). A lyrical, hopeful name (said 'AH-shah').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian and East African families. Rare in this spelling, hope-and-desire at the root, and hopeful.

Did you know? Asha means 'hope; wish; desire; aspiration' in Sanskrit (and 'life' in Swahili) — Aasha is a spelling, lyrical and hopeful (said 'AH-shah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Asha — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

AshaAishaAshia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aasha mean?

Aasha spells Asha — Sanskrit 'hope; wish; desire' (and Swahili 'life').

How do you pronounce Aasha?

It's said AH-shah /ˈɑ.ʃə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aasha a boy or girl name?

Aasha is a girl's name.

How popular is Aasha?

Aasha is a rare name in the U.S.