Will my child share the name Asha with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Asha per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Asha in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Asha becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Asha is declining: down 744 places since 2020, to #1,809 in 2025. It peaked at #313 in 2003.

Is Asha a good choice for a distinctive name?

Asha is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Asha?

Notable people named Asha include: Asha Rawat, Asha Haji Elmi and Asha Sonko.

Is Asha a popular baby name in the United States?

Asha does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Asha

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Asha is a distinctive choice, ranked #1809 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Asha in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Asha

Asha is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 32 places over five years. Its high point was #313 in 2003, and it now sits at #1097. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Asha is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Asha in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Asha

Asha Rawat — Asha Rawat is an Indian former cricketer who played as a right-handed batter.
Asha Haji Elmi — Asha Haji Elmi (Somali: Caasha Xaaji Cilmi, Arabic: عائشة حاجي علمي) is a Somali politician and peace activist.
Asha Sonko — Asha Mande Sonko is a Ugandan football former player and former referee.

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