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Ahsoka

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Ahsoka Pronunciation

Ahsoka is pronounced ə-SOH-kah /əˈsoʊ.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Star Wars' Ahsoka Tano — a coined name echoing Sanskrit Ashoka, 'without sorrow'; gloss informalLow

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Origin LowAmerican, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom Star Wars' Ahsoka Tano — a coined name echoing Sanskrit Ashoka, 'without sorrow'; gloss informal

U.S. rank (2024)#4029 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 253

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Ahsoka comes from Star Wars' Ahsoka Tano — a coined character name that echoes Sanskrit Ashoka, 'without sorrow' (the great emperor's name; the link is suggestive, which we flag). Its given-name use is recent and fan-driven.

It registers thinly since the 2010s. Very rare, sorrow-free in echo, and heroic.

Did you know? Ahsoka Tano grew from Jedi apprentice to one of Star Wars' most cherished characters — her name nods to Sanskrit Ashoka, 'free from sorrow'.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Star Wars; Sanskrit Ashoka — link informal

Variations

AshokaAsoka

Nicknames

SokaAhsi

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How do you pronounce Ahsoka?

Ahsoka is pronounced ə-SOH-kah (/əˈsoʊ.kɑ/). Press play above to hear Ahsoka said aloud.

How do you say Ahsoka?

Ahsoka is said ə-SOH-kah (/əˈsoʊ.kɑ/). Press play above to hear Ahsoka said aloud.

What does the name Ahsoka mean?

Ahsoka is a Star Wars name echoing Sanskrit Ashoka, 'without sorrow'; the link is informal, so we flag it.

Is Ahsoka a boy or girl name?

Ahsoka is a girl's name.

How popular is Ahsoka?

Ahsoka is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.