Asia
Asia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
East or land of the rising sun.
Origin and history
Asia is a geographic name derived from the ancient Greek word for the eastern landmass, which likely traces back to a Semitic root meaning 'east' or 'sunrise'. It emerged as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century alongside other popular place-name choices. Today, it remains a familiar modern name for girls.
Popularity in the United States
32,491 babies in the United States have been named Asia since 1880. It ranks #796 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1358.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.7 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
- NY (7 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- GA (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 13 |
| 1960-1970 | 88 |
| 1970-1980 | 838 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,692 |
| 1990-2000 | 12,656 |
| 2000-2010 | 11,235 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,190 |
| 2020-2029 | 768 |
Famous people named Asia
- Asia Argento: Actress, Director
- Asia Kate Dillon: Actor
Fun facts
- The term originally referred only to Anatolia in ancient Greece before describing the entire continent.
- Asia saw a significant rise in U.S. popularity during the 1990s as geographic given names trended.