Unisex · #6,443 in 2026

Ashai

Current Rank
#6,443
Peak Rank
#6,443 (2024)
Total Babies
94
5-Yr Trend
+16%
👧 Girl peak #13,584 (36 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,443 (94 total)
👦As Boy Name
2014
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#6443
Peak Rank
94
Total Count
11
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1997
First Year
2022
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#13584
Peak Rank
36
Total Count
7
Years Active

The Story of Ashai

As a girl name

Ashai first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1997, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 6 Ashais were born — ranking #13,584 that year. As of 2026, Ashai ranks #13,584 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 36 Ashais have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Ashai first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2014, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 13 Ashais were born — ranking #6,443 that year. As of 2026, Ashai ranks #6,443 for boys with 13 births, rising sharply (+16% over the past five years). In total, more than 94 Ashais have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Ashai

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ashai is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashai

What does the name Ashai mean?
Ashai is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2014. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ashai in 2026?
In 2026, Ashai ranks #6,443 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.
When was Ashai most popular?
Ashai reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #6,443 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Ashai a unisex name?
Yes — Ashai is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 28% of Ashais assigned female and 72% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Ashai?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ashai include Harlowe, Ilija, Aza. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ashai

Ashai is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 94 births in the dataset. Ashai's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #6,443. Use the chart and map above to compare Ashai's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.