Asher vs Keisha

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
Nicknames
Ash

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Keisha

Girl #2,567 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cassia tree, cinnamon spice"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African-American American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,567
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kei, Kee

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Popularity Comparison

Asher Rank #20
Keisha Rank #2,567

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #2567 for Keisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asher ___

  • Asher James
  • Asher Cole
  • Asher Gray
  • Asher Bennett
  • Asher Thomas
  • Asher River

Keisha ___

  • Keisha Marie
  • Keisha Nicole
  • Keisha Renee
  • Keisha Lynn
  • Keisha Monique
  • Keisha Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asher

Ezra Silas Ivy Elijah Hazel

If you choose Keisha

Deja Aaliyah Jordan Tamara Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asher or Keisha more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Keisha at #2567 in the United States.

What do Asher and Keisha mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Keisha means "cassia tree, cinnamon spice" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asher and Keisha boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Keisha is primarily a girl name.

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