Will my child share the name Ashar with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Ashar per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ashar in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ashar becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ashar has been fairly steady, ranked #1,897 in 2025 against #1,935 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #1,247 in 2013.

Is Ashar a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ashar 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 Ashar?

Notable people named Ashar include: Najia Ashar, Ashar Al Aafiz and Ashar Bernardus.

Is Ashar a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Ashar is a distinctive choice, ranked #1897 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ashar in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Ashar

Ashar is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 533 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1247 in 2013 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1998.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Ashar

Najia Ashar — Najia Ashar is a broadcast journalist and media development professional with more than 20 years of experience in Pakistan's mainstream media.
Ashar Al Aafiz — Muhammad Ashar Al Aafiz bin Abdullah is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Real Madrid.
Ashar Bernardus — Ashar Bernardus is a Curaçaoan football midfielder who currently plays for Centro Dominguito in the Curacao League.

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