Blessing or desire
Aashka is a name of Sanskrit origin that typically translates to 'blessing' or 'desire.' In Hindu culture, it can also refer to the sacred flame or the light offered during an Aarti ceremony. It is a modern choice in India that has begun to see rare use in the United States.
Less common today
Aashka isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,099 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
