Ashneel
A masculine name of Hindu origin meaning "one with a prominent nose".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Ashneel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ashneel today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ashneel births was 1989 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ashneel. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ashneel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1989
6 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1992 SSA rank
#8,528
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Ashneel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ashneel from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ashneel 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 Ashneel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ashneels live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ashneel
The name Ashneel is believed to have originated from the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions of Punjab and Haryana. It is a name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the words "Ashna," meaning "familiar" or "intimate," and "Ila," meaning "the earth." Thus, the name Ashneel can be interpreted as "familiar with the earth" or "intimately connected with the earth."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Ashneel can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often used as a name for deities or mythological figures associated with nature and the earth. One such example is found in the Puranas, a collection of ancient Hindu texts, where Ashneel is mentioned as a minor deity associated with agriculture and fertility.
Throughout history, the name Ashneel has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ashneel Bhat, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 8th century CE in the region of Kashmir. His works, particularly his poetry, were highly acclaimed and have been preserved to this day.
Another notable bearer of the name was Ashneel Kaur, a prominent warrior and leader during the Sikh Empire in the 19th century. She played a crucial role in several battles against the British East India Company and was known for her bravery and strategic prowess.
In more recent times, Ashneel Anand was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian dance forms. He was born in 1932 and passed away in 2008, leaving behind a rich legacy in the world of performing arts.
Ashneel Malhotra, born in 1967, is a renowned Indian entrepreneur and business leader. He co-founded one of India's largest e-commerce companies and has been recognized for his innovative contributions to the technology industry.
Lastly, Ashneel Kapoor, born in 1981, is a celebrated Indian actor and filmmaker. He has starred in numerous critically acclaimed films and has received several prestigious awards for his performances, cementing his place as one of the most influential actors of his generation.
People
Ashneel + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ashneel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ashneel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ashneel 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Ashneel a common name?
We classify Ashneel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ashneel most popular?
The single biggest year for Ashneel was 1989, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ashneel is about 35 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 Ashneel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ashneel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ashneel 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 Ashneel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ashneel 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 Ashneel 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 people are named Ashneel?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.