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Ashur

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Pronounced AS-hoor /ˈæs.hur/Medium

Meaning: name of the Assyrian national god / city AssurMedium

In 30 seconds: Ashur is an ancient Akkadian name, that of the chief god of Assyria and of the city Assur itself.
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Origin MediumAkkadian
Meaningname of the Assyrian national god / city Assur
U.S. rank (2025)#3519 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 794

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202419792025

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

Ashur was the national god of ancient Assyria and the name of its first capital, Assur, making it one of the oldest names still in use. It survives today especially among Assyrian Christian communities as a link to that heritage.

The name is sometimes connected with the forms Syrus, Syros, and Siro, which echo the wider region's ancient associations.

Did you know? Ashur comes from Akkadian Assur, the name of the Assyrian national god and of the city Assur, still used among modern Assyrians.
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Variations

SyrusSyrosSiro

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ashur mean?

Ashur is an Akkadian name from Assur, the national god of the Assyrians and the name of their capital city.

How do you pronounce Ashur?

It's commonly said AS-hoor /ˈæs.hur/.

Is Ashur a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Ashur?

In 2024, Ashur ranked #2666 in the U.S. for boys, with 49 births recorded.

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