Asa
Asa is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Healer or physician.
Origin and history
Asa is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning healer or physician. It belongs to an Old Testament king of Judah and has maintained a steady, classic presence in the United States over the centuries. Recently, it has seen a gentle resurgence among parents seeking short, traditional yet underused biblical names.
Popularity in the United States
21,166 babies in the United States have been named Asa since 1880. It ranks #814 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #484.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.4 %)
- CA (8.4 %)
- GA (7.5 %)
- NC (5.8 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 532 |
| 1890-1900 | 412 |
| 1900-1910 | 244 |
| 1910-1920 | 732 |
| 1920-1930 | 995 |
| 1930-1940 | 648 |
| 1940-1950 | 526 |
| 1950-1960 | 438 |
| 1960-1970 | 412 |
| 1970-1980 | 670 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,390 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,796 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,430 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,224 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,717 |
Famous people named Asa
- Asa Gray: Botanist, Professor
- Asa Butterfield: Actor
- Asa Asa: Politician, Lawyer
Fun facts
- King Asa of Judah is recorded in the Old Testament as a righteous king who reformed religious practices.
- Along with names like Ezra and Eli, Asa fits a modern U.S. trend toward brief, vowel-rich vintage boys' names.