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Asher vs Asa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asher

Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20
Total SSA Count
8,123
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Asher Rank #20
Asa Rank #475

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #475 for Asa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asher or Asa more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asher and Asa mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asher and Asa boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Asa is primarily a boy name.

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