UK boy's name
Ashaan
A Persian name meaning "one who deserves to be praised".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ashaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ashaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 4 births.
This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1998 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Ashaan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ashaan ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 4 boys were registered as Ashaan.
- • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ashaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
4 births
Estimated living
23
2026
Meaning
What does Ashaan mean?
The name Ashaan is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit language, which originated in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ashana," meaning "nourishment" or "food." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with abundance, prosperity, and sustenance in its early use.
In Hindu mythology, the name Ashaan is mentioned in the Puranas, a collection of ancient Hindu texts that narrate stories and convey spiritual teachings. It is said to have been the name of a sage or a wise man who imparted valuable knowledge and guidance to his disciples.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ashaan dates back to the 6th century BCE, when it was used to refer to a scholar and philosopher in the court of the Mauryan Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of ancient India.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ashaan:
1. Ashaan Bharadwaj (c. 500 BCE) was a renowned sage and scholar in ancient India, known for his contributions to the field of astrology and the study of celestial bodies.
2. Ashaan Khusrau (1253-1325 CE) was a revered Sufi poet and scholar from Delhi, who played a significant role in the development of Hindustani classical music and literature.
3. Ashaan Jalil (1630-1692 CE) was a celebrated Persian poet and calligrapher during the Safavid dynasty, renowned for his mastery of the art of calligraphy and his poetic works that explored themes of love, spirituality, and human nature.
4. Ashaan Qadri (1720-1806 CE) was an influential Islamic scholar and Sufi mystic from the Indian subcontinent, known for his profound teachings on spiritual enlightenment and his efforts in spreading the teachings of Islam.
5. Ashaan Faruqi (1885-1957 CE) was an eminent Indian historian and scholar, renowned for his extensive research and writings on the history and culture of the Indian subcontinent, particularly during the Mughal era.
These historical figures, spanning various time periods and disciplines, exemplify the rich legacy and diverse backgrounds associated with the name Ashaan throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ashaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Ashaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ashaan, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ashaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ashaan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4238 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3783 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
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- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Ashaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ashaan in the UK right now?
In 2023, Ashaan was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ashaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 4 babies registered as Ashaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ashaan?
A Persian name meaning "one who deserves to be praised".
How many people are called Ashaan in the UK?
A total of 23 babies have been registered as Ashaan across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.