Asha

Meaning of Asha

The name Asha means 'hope' or 'wish.' It signifies a feeling of expectation and desire for something good to happen.

Asha has Sanskrit, Swahili roots — browse every Sanskrit, Swahili baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Asha

After ranking as high as #884 in 2000, Asha has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Asha

• Asha Bhosle
  Legendary Indian playback singer
• Asha Parekh
  Veteran Indian actress, director
• Asha Philip
  British Olympic track athlete
• Asha De Vos
  Sri Lankan marine biologist
• Asha Negi
  Indian television actress

Questions about the name Asha

What does the name Asha mean?

Asha means the name asha means 'hope' or 'wish.' it signifies a feeling of expectation and desire for something good to happen, and it comes from Sanskrit, Swahili origins.

Is Asha a boy's or a girl's name?

Asha is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Asha?

Asha did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Asha most popular?

Asha peaked at #884 in 2000.