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Ashad

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Pronounced ah-SHAHD /ɑˈʃɑd/Medium

Meaning: Variously from Sanskrit Ashadha (a Hindu lunar month, linked to a constellation) and Arabic ashadd ('stronger; firmer'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A Hindu lunar month; stronger: Ashad is Sanskrit/Arabic. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ah-SHAHD').
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Origin LowSanskrit, Arabic
MeaningVariously from Sanskrit Ashadha (a Hindu lunar month, linked to a constellation) and Arabic ashadd ('stronger; firmer'); routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#6480 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 419

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919882025

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

Ashad comes variously from Sanskrit Ashadha (a Hindu lunar month, linked to a constellation) and Arabic ashadd ('stronger; firmer'; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'ah-SHAHD').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-lunar-month-and-stronger at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Ashad is variously from Sanskrit Ashadha (a Hindu lunar month) and Arabic ashadd ('stronger; firmer') — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ah-SHAHD').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Ashad — routes uncertain

Variations

AshadhAsadAshaad

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ashad mean?

Ashad is variously Sanskrit (a lunar month) and Arabic 'stronger; firmer'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Ashad?

It's said ah-SHAHD /ɑˈʃɑd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ashad a boy or girl name?

Ashad is a boy's name.

How popular is Ashad?

Ashad is a rare name in the U.S.

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