Aashir
Of Arabic origin, meaning the tenth, last or gatherer of good things.
Name Census estimates that about 177 living Americans carry the first name Aashir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aashir today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aashir births was 2019 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aashir. 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 Aashir with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
177
~ 1 in 1,936,465 Americans
Peak year
2019
19 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,948
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Aashir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aashir 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 105 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aashir remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aashir 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 Aashir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aashirs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Aashir
The name Aashir finds its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the Arabic word "aashir," which means "one who lives" or "the living one." This name carries a deep spiritual and religious significance in the Islamic tradition.
In the early days of Islam, during the 7th century AD, the name Aashir was often given to newborn boys as a symbol of hope and blessing. It was believed that bestowing this name upon a child would ensure a long and prosperous life filled with divine guidance and protection.
The name Aashir is mentioned in several Islamic texts, including the Hadith (the recorded sayings and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad). According to these texts, Aashir was one of the names favored by the Prophet himself, reflecting the high regard in which it was held within the Islamic faith.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Aashir can be found in the historical records of the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled a vast empire spanning the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe from the 7th to the 8th century AD. During this period, several notable figures bore the name Aashir, including Aashir ibn Abi Bakr (655-685 AD), a renowned military commander and companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
Throughout history, the name Aashir has been carried by various influential individuals across different fields. One such notable figure was Aashir al-Jamal (1292-1349), a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the study of celestial mechanics.
Another famous bearer of the name was Aashir al-Qadiri (1077-1166), a revered Sufi mystic and scholar from Baghdad. His teachings and writings on spiritual enlightenment and union with the divine had a profound impact on the Islamic mystical tradition.
In the realm of literature, Aashir al-Basri (801-869) was a celebrated Arab poet and philosopher from Basra, renowned for his eloquent verses and profound insights into the human condition.
The name Aashir also found its way into the annals of Islamic architecture, with Aashir al-Muqaddasi (945-1000), a renowned architect and traveler who documented the architectural marvels of the Islamic world in his famous work, "The Best Divisions for Knowledge of the Regions."
These historical figures, along with countless others who bore the name Aashir, have left an indelible mark on the rich cultural tapestry of the Middle East and the Islamic world, ensuring that the name remains a cherished and meaningful choice for generations to come.
People
Aashir + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with A
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FAQ
Aashir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aashir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 177 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aashir 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 1,936,465 US residents.
Is Aashir a common name?
We classify Aashir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 178 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aashir most popular?
The single biggest year for Aashir was 2019, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aashir 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 Aashir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aashir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aashir in the SSA data are male. 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 Aashir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aashir 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 Aashir 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 many Americans are named Aashir?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.