Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Ashaya since 1995
Babies named Ashaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Ashaya is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1995. Its peak in usage occurred in 2003, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. After a period of decline, the name has been rising again since 2022, suggesting a modest resurgence. As a modern coinage, Ashaya likely draws from popular phonetic elements like the 'Ash-' prefix seen in Ashley or Asher, and the '-aya' suffix found in Maya or Anaya. Its origins are not tied to any specific culture or language, making it a creative, open-ended choice. The name has no recorded top state associations, indicating its usage is scattered across the country.
Ashaya likely emerged in the late 20th century as a modern coinage, possibly influenced by names such as Aisha (meaning 'alive' in Arabic) or Ashia (a variant of Aisha). It may also be a creative respelling combining fashionable sounds like 'Ash-' and '-aya'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1995 and saw its peak popularity in 2003, but its exact derivation remains unclear.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ash, Shaya
Sibling names for Ashaya
Names that share Ashaya's style, for a brother or sister.
