Rising since 1988, #1,211 for girls today.
Popularity of Asiya since 1975
Babies named Asiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 96 |
| 2000s | 467 |
| 2010s | 1,115 |
| 2020s | 923 |
Meaning & origin
Asiya has been in use in the United States since at least 1975, though it has only gained notable traction in recent decades. Since 1988, the name has been on a rising trajectory, reaching a peak rank of 1211 in 2025, with a frequency of 1 in 8595 births that year. The name is most popular in states with significant Muslim populations, including Minnesota, Illinois, and New York. Its strong religious and cultural associations, combined with its graceful sound, have contributed to its steady growth in the American naming landscape.
Asiya is an Arabic name derived from the root 'asa', meaning 'to tend' or 'to care for'. In Islamic tradition, Asiya bint Muzahim was the wife of Pharaoh who adopted Moses; she is revered as one of the four perfect women in Islam. The name has been used across the Muslim world for centuries.
Where Asiya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Asiya” around the world
Where Asiya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Asi, Sia
Sibling names for Asiya
Names that share Asiya's style, for a brother or sister.
