How Many People Are Named Asha?

Complete statistics for the name Asha in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Asha
Very Rare
8,962
Estimated People
1 in 36,822
1 in X Americans
2000
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
58 (1%)
♀ Female
8,904 (99%)
1%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 25

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 17
Arkansas 15
Arizona 45
California 1,119
Colorado 65
DC 55
Florida 373
Georgia 361
Hawaii 5
Illinois 444
Indiana 44
Kentucky 11
Louisiana 62
Massachusetts 102
Maryland 174
Michigan 245
Minnesota 264
Missouri 67
Mississippi 29
North Carolina 219
New Jersey 272
Nevada 5
New York 851
Ohio 296
Oregon 42
Pennsylvania 280
South Carolina 41
Tennessee 59
Texas 476
Virginia 189
Washington 177
Wisconsin 24
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 50.0%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Asha

How Many People Have the Name Asha in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,962 people in the United States currently share the name Asha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 36,822 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Asha a Common or Rare Name?

Asha is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Asha Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Asha are covered in full on the Asha name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Asha Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Asha in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female. Asha is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Asha Most Popular?

The name Asha reached peak popularity in 2000, with 250 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Asha Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Asha across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Asha?

Approximately 8,962 people in the United States share the name Asha, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Asha a rare name?

Asha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 36,822 Americans has this name.

What does the name Asha mean?

The meaning and origin of Asha is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Asha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Asha are male and 99% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Asha most popular?

The name Asha reached its peak in 2000, with 250 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People8,962
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 36,822
GenderFemale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2000
Male %1%
Female %99%

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