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Aashir

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-shir /ˈɑ.ʃir/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic, variously 'living; one who lives well' and (in Urdu use) 'one who spreads happiness'Low

In 30 seconds: Living; one who spreads happiness: Aashir is Arabic. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'AH-shir').
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Origin LowArabic, Urdu
MeaningFrom the Arabic, variously 'living; one who lives well' and (in Urdu use) 'one who spreads happiness'
U.S. rank (2025)#8914 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 186

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920012025

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

Aashir comes from the Arabic — variously 'living; one who lives well' and (in Urdu use) 'one who spreads happiness' (routes vary, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'AH-shir').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking and South Asian families. Rare, living-and-happiness at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Aashir is Arabic, variously 'living; one who lives well' and (in Urdu use) 'one who spreads happiness' — a lyrical, upbeat name (the readings vary, which we note; said 'AH-shir').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Aashir — Arabic/Urdu; routes vary

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aashir mean?

Aashir is Arabic, variously 'living' and (in Urdu use) 'one who spreads happiness'; the readings vary.

How do you pronounce Aashir?

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

Is Aashir a boy or girl name?

Aashir is a boy's name.

How popular is Aashir?

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

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