Asher Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: The name Asher appears in various works of literature, including the well-known book “My Name Is Asher Lev” by Chaim Potok, which tells the story of a young Jewish artist.

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A Deep Dive

Asher Overview

Meaning

Happy, blessed, ash tree

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name “Asher,” meaning “happy” or “blessed.”

Religion

Judaism

Pronunciation

/ˈæʃ.ər/

Popularity

Asher is a favorite in English-speaking countries, and in 2023, it’s also been a top 50 pick for boys in the USA!

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Classic, Short, Religious and Spiritual, Nature-inspired, Cute

Associated Traits

Joyful, kind, intelligent, dependable

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Asher is one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Hebrew Bible, representing one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
A Deep Dive

Asher Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Ash, Ashton, Asherah, Ashtyn, Ashera

Common Nicknames

Ash, Ashy, Ashie, Asho, Ashee

Diminutives

Ace, A.J., Ari

Famous People

  • Asher Angel
    (American Actor)
  • Asher Roth
    (American Rapper)
  • Asher Brown Durand
    (American Painter)
  • Asher Benjamin
    (American Architect)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Asher
    ("Asher," Film)
  • Asher Millstone
    ("How to Get Away with Murder," TV Series)
  • Asher
    ("The Book of Asher," Novel by Mal Peet)
  • Asher
    ("The Promised Land," Novel by Mary Antin)

Places

  • Asher Town
    (Oklahoma, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Asher?

Asher means “happy” or “blessed” in Hebrew. Asher also has an earthy connection in Old English, where it is associated with the “ash tree,” adding a nature-inspired layer to its meanings. This name often conveys a personality that is joyful and positive.

What Is the Origin of The Name Asher?

Asher has Hebrew origins. It is derived from the Hebrew word “osher,” meaning “happiness.” The name is biblically significant, belonging to one of Jacob’s twelve sons in the Old Testament, and has been used in various cultures throughout history.

Asher Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Asher in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#202022#232023
Top 3 Rankings#202022#232023#252021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Asher

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202323
(-3 from 2022)
7853
(-547 from 2022)
0.42886
202220
(+5 from 2021)
8400
(+50 from 2021)
0.44848
202125
(+7 from 2020)
8350
(+658 from 2020)
0.44566
202032
(+11 from 2019)
7692
(+643 from 2019)
0.41586
201943
(+4 from 2018)
7049
(+175 from 2018)
0.36680
201847
(+12 from 2017)
6874
(+820 from 2017)
0.35365
201759
(+12 from 2016)
6054
(+531 from 2016)
0.30589
201671
(+11 from 2015)
5523
(+388 from 2015)
0.27266
201582
(+10 from 2014)
5135
(+803 from 2014)
0.25117
201492
(+12 from 2013)
4332
(+613 from 2013)
0.21140
2013104
(+4 from 2012)
3719
(+160 from 2012)
0.18405
2012108
(+5 from 2011)
3559
(+143 from 2011)
0.17539
2011113
(+25 from 2010)
3416
(+556 from 2010)
0.16816
2010138
(+27 from 2009)
2860
(+507 from 2009)
0.13921
2009165
(+41 from 2008)
2353
(+448 from 2008)
0.11094
2008206
(+27 from 2007)
1905
(+326 from 2007)
0.08737
2007233
(+19 from 2006)
1579
(+210 from 2006)
0.07128
2006252
(+36 from 2005)
1369
(+213 from 2005)
0.06244
2005288
(+47 from 2004)
1156
(+261 from 2004)
0.05434
2004335
(+76 from 2003)
895
(+269 from 2003)
0.04235
2003411
(+72 from 2002)
626
(+148 from 2002)
0.02979
2002483
(+46 from 2001)
478
(+63 from 2001)
0.02313
2001529
(+49 from 2000)
415
(+69 from 2000)
0.02006
2000578
(+23 from 1999)
346
(+34 from 1999)
0.01657
1999601
(+85 from 1998)
312
(+65 from 1998)
0.01530
1998686
(+42 from 1997)
247
(+34 from 1997)
0.01218
1997728
(+47 from 1996)
213
(+25 from 1996)
0.01066
1996775
(+156 from 1995)
188
(+46 from 1995)
0.00938
1995931
(-45 from 1994)
142
(-7 from 1994)
0.00706
1994886
(+59 from 1993)
149
(+20 from 1993)
0.00731
1993945
(+16 from 1992)
129
(+4 from 1992)
0.00625
1992961
(+94 from 1991)
125
(+20 from 1991)
0.00595
19911055
(+41 from 1990)
105
(+10 from 1990)
0.00495
19901096
(+118 from 1989)
95
(+17 from 1989)
0.00441
19891214
(-26 from 1988)
78
(+6 from 1988)
0.00372
19881188
(-179 from 1987)
72
(-16 from 1987)
0.00360
19871009
(-1 from 1986)
88
(+4 from 1986)
0.00451
19861008
(-69 from 1985)
84
(-10 from 1985)
0.00437
1985939
(+115 from 1984)
94
(+22 from 1984)
0.00488
19841054
(-124 from 1983)
72
(-18 from 1983)
0.00384
1983930
(+185 from 1982)
90
(+23 from 1982)
0.00483
19821115
(-71 from 1981)
67
(-9 from 1981)
0.00355
19811044
(+67 from 1980)
76
(+10 from 1980)
0.00408
19801111
(+110 from 1979)
66
(+10 from 1979)
0.00356
19791221
(+105 from 1978)
56
(+9 from 1978)
0.00313
19781326
(+81 from 1977)
47
(+5 from 1977)
0.00275
19771407
(+164 from 1976)
42
(+8 from 1976)
0.00246
19761571
(-65 from 1975)
34
(-1 from 1975)
0.00208
19751506
(+380 from 1974)
35
(+11 from 1974)
0.00216
19741886
(-190 from 1973)
24
(-3 from 1973)
0.00147
19731696
(+323 from 1972)
27
(+7 from 1972)
0.00167
19722019
(+539 from 1971)
20
(+6 from 1971)
0.00119
19712558
(-265 from 1970)
14
(-2 from 1970)
0.00077
19702293
(+256 from 1969)
16
(+4 from 1969)
0.00084
19692549
(-521 from 1968)
12
(-4 from 1968)
0.00066
19682028
(-121 from 1967)
16
(-1 from 1967)
0.00090
19671907
(+225 from 1966)
17
(+3 from 1966)
0.00096
19662132
(+1111 from 1965)
14
(+7 from 1965)
0.00077
19653243
(-1129 from 1964)
7
(-8 from 1964)
0.00037
19642114
(+930 from 1963)
15
(+7 from 1963)
0.00074
19633044
(-197 from 1962)
8
(-1 from 1962)
0.00039
19622847
(-308 from 1961)
9
(-2 from 1961)
0.00043
19612539
(-120 from 1960)
11
(-1 from 1960)
0.00051
19602419
(-385 from 1959)
12
(-4 from 1959)
0.00055
19592034
(+784 from 1958)
16
(+7 from 1958)
0.00074
19582818
(-188 from 1957)
9
(-1 from 1957)
0.00042
19572630
(-132 from 1956)
10
(-1 from 1956)
0.00046
19562498
(+1388 from 1955)
11
(+6 from 1955)
0.00051
19553886
(-1438 from 1954)
5
(-6 from 1954)
0.00024
19542448
(-57 from 1953)
11
No change from 1953
0.00053
19532391
(+485 from 1952)
11
(+3 from 1952)
0.00055
19522876
(-630 from 1951)
8
(-4 from 1951)
0.00041
19512246
(+775 from 1950)
12
(+5 from 1950)
0.00063
19503021
(-1000 from 1949)
7
(-7 from 1949)
0.00038
19492021
(+587 from 1948)
14
(+5 from 1948)
0.00078
19482608
(+488 from 1947)
9
(+2 from 1947)
0.00050
19473096
(-177 from 1946)
7
No change from 1946
0.00038
19462919
(-677 from 1945)
7
(-3 from 1945)
0.00042
19452242
(-254 from 1944)
10
(-3 from 1944)
0.00073
19441988
(-2 from 1943)
13
(-1 from 1943)
0.00094
19431986
(+399 from 1942)
14
(+4 from 1942)
0.00096
19422385
(+748 from 1941)
10
(+4 from 1941)
0.00071
19413133
(-1150 from 1940)
6
(-7 from 1940)
0.00048
19401983
(+305 from 1939)
13
(+3 from 1939)
0.00110
19392288
(-103 from 1938)
10
(-1 from 1938)
0.00088
19382185
(-193 from 1937)
11
(-2 from 1937)
0.00097
19371992
(-191 from 1936)
13
(-2 from 1936)
0.00119
19361801
(+594 from 1935)
15
(+5 from 1935)
0.00141
19352395
(-463 from 1934)
10
(-4 from 1934)
0.00093
19341932
(+437 from 1933)
14
(+4 from 1933)
0.00132
19332369
(-653 from 1932)
10
(-8 from 1932)
0.00098
19321716
(+1379 from 1931)
18
(+11 from 1931)
0.00168
19313095
(+497 from 1930)
7
(+1 from 1930)
0.00065
19303592
(-1003 from 1929)
6
(-4 from 1929)
0.00053
19292589
(+254 from 1928)
10
(+1 from 1928)
0.00090
19282843
(-809 from 1927)
9
(-7 from 1927)
0.00079
19272034
(+40 from 1926)
16
(+1 from 1926)
0.00138
19262074
(+15 from 1925)
15
No change from 1925
0.00131
19252089
(-46 from 1924)
15
(-1 from 1924)
0.00130
19242043
(+181 from 1923)
16
(+2 from 1923)
0.00137
19232224
(-679 from 1922)
14
(-10 from 1922)
0.00124
19221545
(+435 from 1921)
24
(+7 from 1921)
0.00213
19211980
(+72 from 1920)
17
(+1 from 1920)
0.00149
19202052
(-428 from 1919)
16
(-5 from 1919)
0.00145
19191624
(+449 from 1918)
21
(+6 from 1918)
0.00207
19182073
(-87 from 1917)
15
No change from 1917
0.00143
19171986
(-137 from 1916)
15
(-1 from 1916)
0.00156
19161849
(-142 from 1915)
16
(-1 from 1915)
0.00173
19151707
(+161 from 1914)
17
(+5 from 1914)
0.00193
19141868
(+405 from 1913)
12
(+5 from 1913)
0.00176
19132273
(-684 from 1910)
7
(+2 from 1910)
0.00131
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19101589
(-611 from 1895)
5
(-1 from 1895)
0.00240
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1895978
(+16 from 1890)
6
(+1 from 1890)
0.00474
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1890994
(-175 from 1887)
5
(-1 from 1887)
0.00418
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1887819
(-61 from 1886)
6
(-1 from 1886)
0.00549
1886758
(+78 from 1885)
7
(+1 from 1885)
0.00588
1885836
(-55 from 1881)
6
No change from 1881
0.00517
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1881781
(+28 from 1880)
6
No change from 1880
0.00554
1880809
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00507

American States Popularity Rankings for Asher

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#462021#412022#442023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#692021#632022#642023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#262021#212022#202023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#412021#352022#302023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#72021#102022#92023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#142021#122022#122023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#192021#212022#152023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#282021#262022#232023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#472021#362022#422023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#92021#102022#122023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#222021#192022#262023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#262021#172022#252023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#162021#82022#152023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#312021#142022#182023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#162021#202022#132023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#232021#242022#252023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#202021#152022#222023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#212021#292022#212023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#382021#292022#402023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#62021#52022#122023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#172021#222022#152023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#72021#122022#92023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#482021#512022#482023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#112021#52022#122023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#222021#222022#282023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#302021#232022#352023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#102021#102022#232023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#52021#62022#92023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#82021#102022#102023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#52021#122022#182023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#132021#82022#222023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#552021#662022#572023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#82021#62022#132023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#72021#82022#92023

Nebraska (NE)

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West Virginia (WV)

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Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#442021#392022#262023

Connecticut (CT)

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North Dakota (ND)

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South Dakota (SD)

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New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#372021#392022#692023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#42021#132022#112023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#172021#42022#132023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#252021#302022#212023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#212021#142022#312023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#422021#332022#412023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#402021#642022#422023

Wyoming (WY)

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Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#312021#272022#282023

Vermont (VT)

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Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#782021#1142022#602023

Popularity Rankings for Asher in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#262020#122021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#282021#312022#352023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#552021#502022#342023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#772021#742022#972023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#2752021#892022#1352023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#2312019#1892020#1762021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1762021#1922022#2492023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2332021#1912022#2142023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3362021#2512022#3302023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2942022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3252020#3262021#3372022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5942014#5642018#4592022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Asher a Name for Boys or Girls?

While Asher is predominantly used for boys, it can also be considered gender-neutral. Some parents appreciate its strong, classic sound for both boys and girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Asher

Asher in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Asher Angel (Actor, born 2002): An American actor recognized for his role as Jonah Beck in the Disney Channel series "Andi Mack."
  • Asher Roth (Rapper, born 1985): An American rapper famous for his hit single "I Love College."
  • Asher Brown Durand (Painter, 1796–1886): An American painter of the Hudson River School, celebrated for his landscape paintings.
  • Asher Benjamin (Architect, 1773–1845): An American architect who influenced American architecture through his pattern books.
  • Asher Keddie (Actress, born 1974): An Australian actress noted for her roles in television series such as "Offspring" and "Love My Way."
  • Asher Monroe (Singer, born 1988): An American singer, songwriter, and actor distinguished for his work with the boy band V Factory and his solo career.
  • Asher ("Asher," 2018 Film): A thriller about a hitman named Asher who seeks redemption after a failed mission.
  • Asher Millstone ("How to Get Away with Murder," 2014 TV Series): A law student who becomes entangled in a series of criminal activities.
  • Asher ("The Book of Asher," 2011 Novel by Mal Peet): A fantasy novel about a young boy who discovers he has magical abilities.
  • Asher ("The Promised Land," 2012 Novel by Mary Antin): A historical fiction novel about a boy named Asher growing up in an immigrant family.
  • Asher Lev ("My Name Is Asher Lev," 1972 Novel by Chaim Potok): A novel about a young Jewish boy who struggles with his artistic talent and his religious upbringing.
  • Asher ("The War of the Worlds," 2019 TV Series): A character in the science fiction series based on the classic novel by H.G. Wells.
  • Asher ("Asher's Call," 2020 Song by Ashlyn Brown): A contemporary pop song reflecting on themes of love and self-discovery.
  • Asher ("The Road to Asher," 2015 Film): A road movie about a man named Asher on a journey of self-discovery.
  • Asher ("Asher's Quest," 2017 Video Game): An adventure game where the protagonist, Asher, must navigate through a magical world to complete his quest.
  • Asher ("The Asher Diaries," 2018 TV Series): A drama series following the life and challenges of a young man named Asher.
  • Asher Town (Oklahoma, USA): A town in Pottawatomie County known for its historic sites and community events.

Similar Names to Asher

Sibling Names for Asher

  • Alden
  • Bertram
  • Corwin
  • Dashiell
  • Emrys
  • Leander
  • Oswin
  • Peregrine
  • Quentin

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