Declining since 2022, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Asami since 1988
Babies named Asami per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Asami entered U.S. naming records in 1988 and has remained an uncommon choice, with a rank of 6,838 in 2025. The name saw its highest usage in 2021, but has been on a downward trend since 2022, with approximately 1 in 100,454 girls receiving the name. Asami's appeal in English-speaking countries is largely tied to the popularity of Japanese media and culture. While it has not yet broken into the top tier of Japanese names in the U.S., it maintains a steady presence among families seeking a distinctive, cross-cultural name.
Asami is a Japanese given name written with various kanji combinations, most commonly 朝美 (asa 'morning', mi 'beauty') or 麻美 (asa 'hemp', mi 'beauty'). It emerged as a feminine name in the mid-20th century, gaining popularity during Japan's economic boom. The name is also used as a surname in Japan.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Asa, Mii, Sami
Sibling names for Asami
Names that share Asami's style, for a brother or sister.
