Pure or hopeful
The name is largely associated with the Sanskrit word Ashoka, meaning 'without sorrow.' In modern pop culture, it was specifically adapted for a prominent character in the Star Wars universe, where it has come to symbolize resilience and growth.
Less common today
Ahsoka isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,384 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Jedi Padawan and central protagonist · Star Wars: The Clone Wars
