Alive and well; hopeful
Ashya is a modern variant of the Arabic name Aisha, meaning 'alive' or 'she who lives.' It is also sometimes associated with the Sanskrit word for 'hope' or 'desire.' In American usage, it often serves as a contemporary phonetic variation of traditional names like Asia or Aisha.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Ashya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
