Asiah
Asiah is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Pensive, caring, or alive; also associated with the continent of Asia.
Origin and history
Asiah is a modern phonetic variant of the Arabic name Asiya or a stylized form of Asia and Isaiah. It has gained increased usage in the United States in recent years, primarily for boys. It offers a contemporary, cross-cultural sound with spiritual and geographic resonances.
Popularity in the United States
1,049 babies in the United States have been named Asiah since 1880. It ranks #3636 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1287.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.6 %)
- GA (13.2 %)
- CA (12.7 %)
- NY (11.2 %)
- FL (9.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 76 |
| 2010-2019 | 292 |
| 2020-2029 | 676 |
Fun facts
- The name relates to Asiya bint Muzahim, honored in Islam as one of the greatest women in history.
- A majority of the cumulative U.S. birth records for male babies named Asiah have occurred in recent years.