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Ashir

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-SHEER /ɑˈʃir/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew, variously 'wealthy; rich' and 'happy; blessed' (linked to Asher); also an Arabic name ('one who spreads good; sociable'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Wealthy; happy; blessed: Ashir is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-SHEER').
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Origin LowHebrew, Arabic
MeaningFrom the Hebrew, variously 'wealthy; rich' and 'happy; blessed' (linked to Asher); also an Arabic name ('one who spreads good; sociable'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8350 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 164

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120012024

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

Ashir comes from the Hebrew, variously 'wealthy; rich' and 'happy; blessed' (linked to Asher); it is also an Arabic name ('one who spreads good; sociable'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-SHEER').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and South Asian families. Rare, wealthy-and-happy at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Ashir means variously 'wealthy; rich' and 'happy; blessed' in Hebrew (linked to Asher) — also an Arabic name — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-SHEER').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Ashir — routes layered

Variations

AsherAsharAsheer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ashir mean?

Ashir is Hebrew, variously 'wealthy; rich' and 'happy; blessed' (linked to Asher); also Arabic; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ashir?

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

Is Ashir a boy or girl name?

Ashir is a boy's name.

How popular is Ashir?

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

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