Holding steady.
Popularity of Asjah since 1989
Babies named Asjah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 122 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Asjah is a modern American variant of the classic Arabic name Aisha, introduced into U.S. naming records in 1989. Its peak year was 2003, and it has maintained a steady, consistent presence since, never entering the top 1000 most popular names. This stability suggests that Asjah has found a niche among families seeking a name with clear Arabic roots but a contemporary, distinctive spelling. Without a recorded rank and with an unknown one-in-N frequency, Asjah remains a rare but familiar choice, reflecting broader trends in respelling established names for individual flair.
Asjah is a modern Americanized spelling of the Arabic name Aisha (عائشة), which derives from the root 'aisha, meaning 'alive' or 'living.' Aisha was the name of a wife of the Prophet Muhammad and has long been popular among Muslim families. The variant Asjah emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, likely as an inventive respelling that maintains the original pronunciation while giving a distinct written form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Asj, Asia
Sibling names for Asjah
Names that share Asjah's style, for a brother or sister.
