Asa vs Bodhi

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
Nicknames
Ace

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Bodhi Rank #303

Bodhi is more popular, ranked #303 vs #475 for Asa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asa ___

  • Asa James
  • Asa William
  • Asa Elliott
  • Asa Benjamin
  • Asa Noah
  • Asa Theodore

Bodhi ___

  • Bodhi Bodhi James
  • Bodhi Bodhi River
  • Bodhi Bodhi Sage
  • Bodhi Bodhi Cole
  • Bodhi Bodhi Cruz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asa

Eli Naomi Jonah Lyra Ezra

If you choose Bodhi

Sage River Luna Zephyr Willow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Bodhi more popular?

Bodhi is more popular, ranked #303 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asa and Bodhi mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asa and Bodhi boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Bodhi is primarily a boy name.

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