Holding steady.
Popularity of Asucena since 1974
Babies named Asucena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 56 |
| 1990s | 116 |
| 2000s | 210 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Asucena is a rare Spanish name variant of Azucena, meaning 'lily'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1974 and has never achieved high popularity; its peak year was 2001. The name has remained stable in usage since then, never entering the top 1000. Asucena is most common in states with larger Hispanic populations, though specific top states are not recorded. Its similarity to the more common Azucena suggests a phonetic or regional variation. The name carries floral and religious connotations in Spanish-speaking cultures, associated with the Madonna lily.
Asucena is likely a variant of Azucena, which derives from Arabic 'al-susana' meaning 'the lily', ultimately from Persian. The name has been used in Spanish-speaking cultures with a religious association to the Virgin Mary. Its use in the United States has been rare, first recorded in 1974.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Azucena
Sibling names for Asucena
Names that share Asucena's style, for a brother or sister.
