Asher
Hebrew boy's name meaning “happy; blessed”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- happy; blessed
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #23
- Born in 2023
- 7,891
Meaning & origin
Asher comes from the Hebrew, 'happy' or 'blessed'. He was a son of Jacob and one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Asher ranked #23 for boys. It has risen about 81 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 7,891 US boys were given the name Asher.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #20 in 2024
“Unranked” means Asher was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Asher: frequently asked questions
What does the name Asher mean?
Asher is a Hebrew name meaning "happy; blessed". Asher comes from the Hebrew, 'happy' or 'blessed'. He was a son of Jacob and one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Where does the name Asher come from?
Asher is of Hebrew origin. Asher comes from the Hebrew, 'happy' or 'blessed'. He was a son of Jacob and one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Is Asher a boy or a girl name?
Asher is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Asher?
In 2023, 7,891 US boys were given the name Asher.
Is Asher a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Asher ranked #23 for boys. It has risen about 81 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.