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Ashish

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-SHEESH /əˈʃiːʃ/Medium

Meaning: Ashish is a Sanskrit name meaning 'blessing; benediction; good wishes.' It is a common, warm Indian name, carried by many across Hindu communities. A gentle, well-wishing pick.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warm name: Ashish is Sanskrit for 'blessing; benediction' (said 'uh-SHEESH').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningAshish is a Sanskrit name meaning 'blessing; benediction; good wishes.' It is a common, warm Indian name, carried by many across Hindu communities. A gentle, well-wishing pick.
U.S. rank (2024)#12466 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 903

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019682024

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

Ashish is a Sanskrit name meaning 'blessing; benediction; good wishes.' It is a widely loved Indian given name, warm and auspicious in sense. A gentle heritage pick (said 'uh-SHEESH').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, and Indian in heritage.

Did you know? Ashish means 'blessing; good wishes' in Sanskrit — a gentle, well-wishing name common across India (said 'uh-SHEESH').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Ashish — Sanskrit 'blessing; benediction; good wishes'

Variations

AashishAsheesh

Nicknames

AshAshi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ashish mean?

Ashish is a Sanskrit name meaning 'blessing; benediction; good wishes.'

How do you pronounce Ashish?

It's said uh-SHEESH /əˈʃiːʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ashish a boy or girl name?

Ashish is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Ashish?

Ashish is a rare name for boys in the U.S., though common in India.

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