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Asa vs Arash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Arash

Boy #6,324 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining"

Origin: Persian/Avestan

Cultural Roots

Iranian/Persian Afghan Tajik Persian diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,324
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Arash Rank #6,324

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #6324 for Arash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Arash more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Arash at #6324 in the United States.

What do Asa and Arash mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Arash means "bright, shining" (Persian/Avestan origin).

Are Asa and Arash boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Arash is primarily a boy name.

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