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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Happy, blessed
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- ASH-er
Asher is a Hebrew name meaning "happy, blessed," pronounced ASH-er. It's used for children of any gender and has settled into classic, clean, modern territory rather than trend-chasing. If you're researching it for a baby, you're looking at a name with real staying power rather than a flash-in-the-pan pick.
Meaning & Origin of Asher
Meaning: Happy, blessed.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Asher
ASH-erIPA /ˈæʃər/
Popularity of Asher
Asher has held remarkably steady at the top of the charts, ranking #20 in both its peak year of 2022 (8,410 babies) and the latest available year, 2024 (8,123 babies).
Names Like Asher
These names share Asher’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Asher mean?
Happy, blessed. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Asher?
Asher is pronounced ASH-er (IPA: /ˈæʃər/).
Is Asher a popular name right now?
Asher is near its all-time peak (#20 in 2022), ranked #20 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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