Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Ahsoka

Ahsoka

♀ Girl

Pronounced ə-SOH-kah /əˈsoʊ.kɑ/Medium

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

In 30 seconds: A galaxy's beloved hero: Ahsoka comes from Star Wars' Ahsoka Tano — echoing Sanskrit Ashoka, 'without sorrow'. Brave, devoted, and pop-culture-bright.
💕 Browse more names
Origin LowAmerican, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom Star Wars' Ahsoka Tano — a coined name echoing Sanskrit Ashoka, 'without sorrow'; gloss informal
U.S. rank (2025)#5560 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 275

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320142025

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

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

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Ahsoka…

Leia— a fellow Star Wars heroine
Sabine— another Star Wars character name
Anvika— a similarly popular pick
Vamika— a fellow Sanskrit choice
Varnika— shares Ahsoka's Sanskrit roots

Explore names like Ahsoka

By themeuncertainamericansanskritpop-culture
By meaningStar

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

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.

How do you pronounce Ahsoka?

It's said ə-SOH-kah /əˈsoʊ.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

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.

💬 Ask Nia