Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Ashai since 1997
Babies named Ashai per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 |
| 2000s | 10 | 0 |
| 2010s | 10 | 50 |
| 2020s | 17 | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Ashai is a rare and modern name, first appearing in U.S. records in 2014. Its rank in 2025 is 10,695, with an estimated 1 in 284,679 newborns receiving the name, reflecting its uncommon status. It reached its peak popularity in 2024, with a trajectory that remains stable. The name is likely a modern invention, possibly drawing from the popular 'Ash-' prefix seen in names like Asher and Ashley, combined with the fashionable '-ai' sound. Its lack of historical depth or clear etymological roots makes it a purely contemporary choice, appealing to parents seeking a unique and distinctive name. While not tied to any specific state or cultural tradition, Ashai exemplifies the trend of creating new names from familiar phonetic elements.
Ashai is a name of recent origin, first recorded in U.S. data in 2014. It may be a modern coinage, possibly influenced by sounds like the 'Ash-' prefix found in Ash or Asher, combined with a fashionable '-ai' ending. There is no clear historical or linguistic derivation, and it does not appear in traditional naming records before the 21st century.
Sibling names for Ashai
Names that share Ashai's style, for a brother or sister.
