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Aashi

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Pronounced AH-shee /ˈɑ.ʃi/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit/Hindi, variously glossed 'a smile; joy' and 'a blessing' (linked to aashish); sources vary, so routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A smile; joy; a blessing: Aashi is Sanskrit. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'AH-shee').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit/Hindi, variously glossed 'a smile; joy' and 'a blessing' (linked to aashish); sources vary, so routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#9459 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 701

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020022025

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

Aashi comes from the Sanskrit/Hindi, variously glossed 'a smile; joy' and 'a blessing' (linked to aashish; sources vary, so routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'AH-shee').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, a-smile-and-a-blessing at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Aashi is a Sanskrit/Hindi name, variously 'a smile; joy' and 'a blessing' — a crisp, warm name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'AH-shee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Aashi — Sanskrit; routes uncertain

Variations

AshiAasheeAashvi

Nicknames

Aash

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aashi mean?

Aashi is Sanskrit/Hindi, variously 'a smile; joy' and 'a blessing'; sources vary, so we note the routes.

How do you pronounce Aashi?

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

Is Aashi a boy or girl name?

Aashi is a girl's name.

How popular is Aashi?

Aashi is a very rare name in the U.S.

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