Asher is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #3016 in 2024 with 8 recorded births. This places Asher in the top 39% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 12 births ranking #2201. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 14.3%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 32,250 girls born was named Asher. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Asher is a Hebrew name meaning "happy" or "blessed". It has an uplifting meaning and the gentle confidence of a modern biblical favourite.
In the Hebrew Bible, Asher is one of the sons of Jacob and the ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel. The name has become increasingly popular in English-speaking countries in recent decades.