Declining since 2001, #3,389 for girls today.
Popularity of Asya since 1974
Babies named Asya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 64 |
| 1980s | 222 |
| 1990s | 624 |
| 2000s | 736 |
| 2010s | 354 |
| 2020s | 249 |
Meaning & origin
Asya first appeared in U.S. records in 1974 and saw a gradual rise in usage. Its peak came in 2001, when it reached its highest rank. Since then, its trajectory has been falling, with a 2025 rank of 3,389. The name occurs roughly once in every 35,717 births. Geographically, Asya has been most common in Florida and California, reflecting its appeal in culturally diverse states. Asya's appeal lies in its brevity and international flair, serving both as a standalone name and a diminutive of the more formal Anastasia. While its exact origins are sometimes debated, the Greek meaning 'resurrection' gives it a positive and uplifting connotation. The name is especially familiar in Russian and Turkish contexts, lending it a multicultural character that many parents find attractive.
Asya is a diminutive of the Greek name Anastasia, which derives from anastasis, meaning 'resurrection'. The name spread through Eastern Orthodox traditions, particularly in Russia, where it evolved as a short form. It also has independent use in Turkey, where it is a feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Persian.
Where Asya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Asya” around the world
Where Asya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
95
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Asya
Names that share Asya's style, for a brother or sister.
