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Asli

AHS-lee · Genuine, real, authentic, original.

2025 rank (girls)
#5,554
Babies named in 2025
22
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 73,058 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 1994

Rising since 1994, #5,554 for girls today.

Popularity of Asli since 1991

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

71522200020102020Most births 2024Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s48
2000s124
2010s121
2020s119

Meaning & origin

The name Asli has seen a steady rise in usage since 1994, with its peak year being 2025 itself, where it ranked 5,554th nationally. Approximately 1 in 73,058 newborns received the name that year, and it has been recorded since 1991, a relatively recent addition to the U.S. naming landscape. Asli is most popular in Minnesota, reflecting its appeal within Turkish-American communities and among parents seeking a name with a clear, positive meaning. The name's trajectory as a rising choice suggests growing familiarity with Turkish names in the United States, while its straightforward pronunciation and modern feel make it accessible to a broad audience.

Asli is a Turkish name meaning 'genuine' or 'authentic.' It is a feminine given name that has gained usage in Turkey and among Turkish diaspora communities. The name is derived from the Turkish word 'asıl,' which carries the sense of being real or original, and has been in use as a personal name since the late 20th century.

Where Asli is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Asli” around the world

Where Asli lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    20

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Sibling names for Asli

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

Sisters: Ayla, Deniz, Ece, Leyla, Zeynep

Brothers: Ali, Can, Efe, Kerem, Mert

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Asli mean?
Asli means 'genuine,' 'real,' or 'authentic' in Turkish.
Is Asli a popular name?
Asli ranked 5,554th in 2025, with about 1 in 73,058 newborns given the name that year.
Is Asli a girl's name or a boy's name?
Asli is primarily a girl's name in the United States.