Declining since 2015, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Aashi since 2002
Babies named Aashi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 197 |
| 2010s | 427 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Aashi is a modern, rare name in the United States, first recorded in 2002. It reached its peak rank of 9,457 in 2010, with approximately 1 in 160,727 newborns receiving the name that year. Since 2015, its usage has been falling. The name likely originates from the Hindi/Sanskrit word for 'blessing,' though debate exists. Aashi is used almost exclusively for girls and is primarily found within Indian-American families. Its rarity and melodic sound make it a distinctive choice.
Aashi is likely a modern spelling variant of Aashish, a Hindi name derived from Sanskrit आशीष (āśīṣ), meaning 'blessing' or 'prayer'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2002 and saw a brief rise in popularity, peaking in 2010 before declining. It is primarily used in Indian-American communities and may also be a shortened form of the Sanskrit-derived Aashika.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Aashi
Names that share Aashi's style, for a brother or sister.
