Asher

♀ Girl

Pronounced ASH-uhr /ˈæʃ.əɹ/Medium

Meaning: Happy, blessedMedium

In 30 seconds: Asher is a Hebrew name meaning 'happy, blessed.' Long worn by boys, it now reads soft and bright on girls too.

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Origin MediumHebrew, English, Biblical

MeaningHappy, blessed

U.S. rank (2024)#2501 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births71 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,396

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Asher comes from Hebrew, where it carries the sense of happiness and being blessed. The Latinized form Aser preserves the same root. While it has deep traditional roots as a boy's name, the breezy ending and cheerful meaning have helped it cross over to girls in more recent use.

Australian actress Asher Keddie, of the drama series Offspring, is one well-known woman to carry it. The two open vowels give the name an easy, unhurried sound.

Did you know? Asher appears in the Old Testament, which helped preserve it across centuries of Jewish and Christian naming traditions.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Asher — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Aser

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Asher Keddie (1974–present)
Australian actress known for the drama series Offspring.

If you like Asher…

Asa— Another short Hebrew name with a gentle, two-syllable sound and biblical roots.

Asa-girl— Shares the soft 'As-' opening and Hebrew heritage.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Asher mean?

Asher is usually explained as meaning 'happy, blessed' and is most often linked with Hebrew tradition.

How do you pronounce Asher?

It's commonly said ASH-uhr /ˈæʃ.əɹ/.

Is Asher a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Asher is used as a girl name.

How popular is Asher?

In 2024, Asher ranked #2501 in the U.S. for girls, with 71 births recorded.