Asherah, an ancient Semitic goddess, is primarily known from Canaanite and Hebrew sources. Her name means "she who walks in the sea," reflecting her possible origins as a sea deity. Asherah was often depicted as a mother goddess and associated with fertility, growth, and nourishment. She held significant importance in the religious practices of many ancient cultures, with evidence of her worship found across the Near East during the Bronze Age and into the Iron Age. In later times, Asherah became syncretized with other goddesses like Anat and Astarte, further expanding her role and influence in regional polytheistic systems.
The name Asherah saw a steady increase in popularity from 2021 onwards, with the highest number of births recorded in 2022 and 2023. Prior to this, there was fluctuation with periods of stability between 5-8 births per year.