Asya
Asya is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Resurrection, grace, or continent (depending on root).
Origin and history
Asya is a diminutive of Anastasiya or Anna, long used as an independent name in Russian, Turkish, and Arabic contexts. It gained visibility in Western culture through Ivan Turgenev's 1858 novella titled 'Asya'. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare and distinct choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,249 babies in the United States have been named Asya since 1880. It ranks #3709 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1852.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.3 %)
- TX (15.4 %)
- FL (12.8 %)
- NY (9.5 %)
- NJ (7.3 %)
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 | 64 |
| 1980-1990 | 222 |
| 1990-2000 | 624 |
| 2000-2010 | 736 |
| 2010-2019 | 354 |
| 2020-2029 | 249 |
Famous people named Asya
- Asya Abdullah: Politician, Activist
Fun facts
- Ivan Turgenev published a famous romantic novella titled 'Asya' in 1858, helping popularize the name in Slavic literature.
- Asya functions both as a Slavic diminutive and as a Turkish and Arabic name referring to Asia or soft waters.