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Asusena

ah-soo-SAY-nah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Asunción, meaning 'assumption' in Spanish, referring to the Assumption of Mary.

Peak popularity
2001
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Asusena since 1973

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

193756198020002020Most births 2001Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s83
1980s148
1990s201
2000s239
2010s14
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Asusena is an exceedingly rare name in U.S. records, first appearing in 1973 and peaking modestly in 2001. Despite its low frequency, it has maintained a stable trajectory through the 2000s and beyond, appearing in small numbers each year. The name's meaning is not definitively established, but it is widely understood as a variant of Asunción, the Spanish name for the Assumption of Mary. As a result, it carries religious undertones familiar in Hispanic communities. Its rarity means it has no associated top states from the Social Security data, making it an uncommon choice that stands apart from more popular Spanish-origin names. The name's steady but minimal use suggests it may be passed down within families or chosen for its distinctive sound and cultural resonance.

Asusena is a rare given name, likely a variant of Asunción, which derives from Spanish 'Asunción de María' (Assumption of Mary). The name's exact path to its current form is unclear, but it may have arisen as a phonetic or regional variant, possibly influenced by Basque or other Iberian naming traditions. Its use in the United States has been sporadic, first recorded in 1973 and peaking modestly in 2001.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Susi, Sena

Variants: Asunción, Asunciona, Susana

Sibling names for Asusena

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Asusena mean?
Asusena is likely a variant of Asunción, referring to the Assumption of Mary in Christian tradition, but its exact meaning is uncertain.
Is Asusena currently popular?
Asusena is extremely rare. It has no current rank in U.S. data; its peak was in 2001, with very few births per year.
Is Asusena a boy or girl name?
Asusena is typically a girl's name.