AY-sa
Asa
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About Asa
The name Asa is currently ranked #483 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #178 in 1881. The name is most popular in Vermont, Vermont, and Maine. Asa is occasionally used for girls in 2025.
Pronounced AY-sa. 1 syllable.
As of September 2026, Asa ranked #483 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #178 in 1881, Nameberry popularity #116.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #515 | 544 | 283.2 |
| 2015 | #530 | 540 | 281.7 |
| 2016 | #517 | 575 | 303 |
| 2017 | #489 | 595 | 321.5 |
| 2018 | #506 | 566 | 311.6 |
| 2019 | #505 | 567 | 316 |
| 2020 | #506 | 574 | 332.5 |
| 2021 | #495 | 593 | 339 |
| 2022 | #450 | 683 | 391.2 |
| 2023 | #509 | 591 | 345.5 |
| 2024 | #474 | 645 | 374.4 |
| 2025 | #483 | 622 | 364.2 |
World rankings
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