MallowbyNames

Asaya

ah-SIGH-ah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern creation.

Peak popularity
2020
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2020

Declining since 2020.

Popularity of Asaya since 2014

Babies named Asaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.

917262020Most births 2020GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
2010s651
2020s1071

Meaning & origin

Asaya is a modern masculine name that first entered U.S. records in 2014. Its peak in usage came in 2020, and since then its trajectory has been falling. Despite not ranking nationally, it gained enough attention to reach a peak before declining. The name does not appear in any top state data, reflecting its niche usage. Asaya fits a trend of contemporary invented names that blend familiar sounds, like ending in -aya, which is also seen in names such as Maya or Aya. Its meaning remains open to interpretation, making it a name chosen for its sound rather than historical or cultural significance.

Asaya first appeared in U.S. records in 2014. Its origin is unclear; it may be a creative respelling of Asa or a blend of sounds from names like Azaya or Isaiah, following a pattern of modern coinages ending in -aya. No derivation in an established language has been attested.

Sibling names for Asaya

Names that share Asaya's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aya, Zara, Maya, Nova, Lila

Brothers: Asa, Ezra, Kai, Miles, Leo

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Asaya mean?
The meaning of Asaya is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name with no established etymology.
Is Asaya a popular name?
Asaya is a rare name. As of 2025, it does not rank in the U.S. top 1000, and its one-in-N ratio is not available due to low usage.
Is Asaya a boy's name or a girl's name?
Asaya is typically used for boys according to the data, though its modern sound could be considered unisex.