Ashir

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How to Pronounce Ashir

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 (2025)#5885 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 164

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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.