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At a Glance: Name: Asher – 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
Phonetic: ASH-er IPA: /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).
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Asher mean?
Happy, blessed. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Asher)
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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