Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Ashara since 1987
Babies named Ashara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 69 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 31 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Ashara is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1987. It reached its peak popularity in 1991, though it has always been quite rare. As of 2025, the name ranks 13,208 with an estimated 1 in 267,878 births, and its trajectory has remained stable over the past decade. While its exact origins are debated, it may be a creative spelling or variant of names like Ashara or Ashira. The name has not been significantly associated with any particular state in the U.S., reflecting its scattered usage. Its sound aligns with other modern feminine names featuring the 'Ash-' prefix and the melodic '-ara' suffix.
Ashara is a modern name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in 1987. It may be a variant of the Arabic name Ashara, meaning 'ten', or a respelling of names like Ashira or Ashara. Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage combining the fashionable prefix 'Ash-' with a feminine suffix '-ara'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ash, Ashie, Ara
Sibling names for Ashara
Names that share Ashara's style, for a brother or sister.
