Asha is a distinctive choice, ranked #1097 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Asha in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1097
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Asha
Unlikely. With around 31 UK babies named Asha per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Asha in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Asha has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 32 places in the last five years. Its peak was #313 in 2003. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this 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.
Notable people named Asha include: 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..
Asha does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Ashas in the wild.
31
UK babies named Asha (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 32 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Asha
Likely around 1 other Asha in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Asha
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Asha Rawat is an Indian former cricketer who played as a right-handed batter. She appeared in one Test match and 20 One Day Internationals for India from 2005 to 2008.
Asha Haji Elmi (Somali: Caasha Xaaji Cilmi, Arabic: عائشة حاجي علمي) is a Somali politician and peace activist. As of August 2012, she is a former member of the Federal Parliament of Somalia.
Asha Sharma is an American business executive who serves as executive vice president (EVP) and chief executive officer (CEO) of Microsoft Gaming. She succeeded Phil Spencer on February 23, 2026.
Asha Sinha is a former Director General of Police in Jharkhand Police. She has the distinction of being appointed the first Woman Commandant of any of police force in the year 1992.
Asha Seth, is a Canadian politician and doctor. She was appointed to the Senate of Canada (for Ontario) by Stephen Harper on January 6, 2012, and sat as a Conservative until reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75 on December 15, 2014.