Asha vs Samadhi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asha

Girl #1,199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hope, wish, desire"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian East African Persian Zoroastrian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,199
Total SSA Count
197
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ash, Ashy

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Samadhi

Girl #1,217 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"deep meditative consciousness, union"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Buddhist Yogic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,217
Total SSA Count
194
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sama, Dhi

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Popularity Comparison

Asha Rank #1,199
Samadhi Rank #1,217

Asha is more popular, ranked #1199 vs #1217 for Samadhi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asha ___

  • Asha Rose
  • Asha Priya
  • Asha Grace
  • Asha Ann
  • Asha Leila
  • Asha Marie

Samadhi ___

  • Samadhi Grace
  • Samadhi Joy
  • Samadhi Rose
  • Samadhi Ananda
  • Samadhi Maya
  • Samadhi Priya

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Asha

Amara Zara Leila Kai Nadia

If you choose Samadhi

Bodhi Dharma Ananda Karma Shanti

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asha or Samadhi more popular?

Asha is more popular, ranked #1199 compared to Samadhi at #1217 in the United States.

What do Asha and Samadhi mean?

Asha means "hope, wish, desire" (Sanskrit origin). Samadhi means "deep meditative consciousness, union" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Asha and Samadhi boy or girl names?

Asha is primarily a girl name. Samadhi is primarily a girl name.

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