Aashika
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "one who brings hope and wishes".
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the first name Aashika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aashika today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aashika births was 2013 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aashika. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Aashika with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
111
~ 1 in 3,087,877 Americans
Peak year
2013
12 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,229
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Aashika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aashika from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 78 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aashika by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aashika during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aashika
The name Aashika has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient classical language of India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ashika," which means "hope" or "wish." It is believed to have been in use since ancient times, particularly in the Indian subcontinent.
In Hindu mythology, the name Aashika is associated with the goddess Parvati, who is considered the embodiment of love, devotion, and fertility. The name is also mentioned in several ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, where it is often used to describe the virtues of hope and aspiration.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Aashika can be found in the 7th century CE, when a princess named Aashika was married to the famous Indian ruler, Raja Bhoja. This historical figure is remembered for her beauty, intelligence, and patronage of the arts.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aashika. One such figure is Aashika Mukherjee (1909-1995), an Indian novelist and short story writer who was renowned for her works in the Bengali language. Her stories often explored themes of family, relationships, and the struggles of women in a patriarchal society.
Another prominent Aashika was Aashika Randahawa (1932-2008), a Sri Lankan politician and activist who fought for the rights of the Tamil minority in her country. She was a member of the Sri Lankan Parliament and played a crucial role in peace negotiations between the government and the Tamil Tigers.
In the field of arts, Aashika Pradhan (born 1986) is a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She has performed extensively both in India and abroad, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Indian dance forms like Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi.
Aashika Bhatia (born 1990) is a British-Indian actress and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows. She is known for her roles in popular series like "Kundali Bhagya" and "Yeh Hai Mohabbatein."
Aashika Ghugari (born 1993) is a Nepali social activist and entrepreneur. She founded an organization called "Women for Human Rights," which works towards empowering women and promoting gender equality in Nepal.
People
Aashika + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aashika as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aashika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aashika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 111 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aashika going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,087,877 US residents.
Is Aashika a common name?
We classify Aashika as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 112 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aashika most popular?
The single biggest year for Aashika was 2013, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aashika is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aashika in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aashika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aashika in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aashika still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aashika in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aashika can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Aashika?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.