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Asher

male

Meaning

"Happy, Blessed"

A biblical name meaning blessedness, it appears in the Hebrew Bible and remains common in Jewish and broader English-speaking usage.

Biblical

Popularity History of Asher

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#20Top 50

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#20

Asher was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+3

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Asher Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Asher.

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Similar Names to Asher

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Anthony

AN-thuh-nee

“Priceless; Invaluable”

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|Latin
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Andrew

AN-droo

“Manly; Strong”

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|Greek
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Aaron

AIR-un

“Exalted; Mountain of Strength”

#79
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Adam

AD-um

“Human, Earth”

#100
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Adrian

AY-dree-un

“From Hadria”

#72
|Latin
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Aidan

“Little Fiery One”

#312
|Irish
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Abraham

“Father of Multitudes”

#204
|Hebrew
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Angelo

“Messenger; Angel”

#286
|Greek
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Axel

“Father of Peace”

#78
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Abel

“Breath or Vapor”

#220
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Baby Name Lists That Include Asher

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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