Rising since 1996, #5,410 for girls today.
Popularity of Aasiyah since 1995
Babies named Aasiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aasiyah's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 227 |
| 2010s | 257 |
| 2020s | 145 |
Meaning & origin
Aasiyah first appeared in U.S. records in 1995 and has been steadily rising in use, climbing to a rank of 5410 by 2025. At its peak in 2024, the name saw its highest frequency, and its trajectory shows consistent growth since 1996, with 1 in 69881 newborns receiving the name in the latest year. While still relatively uncommon, Aasiyah is most often found in Texas, reflecting broader patterns of Arabic name adoption in the United States. Its connection to the respected figure of Aasiya in Islamic tradition gives the name cultural and religious resonance, though its exact meaning remains debated. As a variant of the more established Aasiya, it appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet authentically rooted name.
Aasiyah is a modern Arabic name, likely a variant of Aasiya (also spelled Asiyah), which appears in Islamic tradition as the name of the wife of Pharaoh who adopted Moses. The root may derive from Arabic ʿāsiya meaning 'one who tends to the weak' or 'she who consoles'. The name has gained popularity among Muslim families in the United States since the late 1990s.
Where Aasiyah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aasi, Sia, Siah
Sibling names for Aasiyah
Names that share Aasiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
