Asiah
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Asiah
Asiah is a feminine name with roots in multiple cultures. It's a variant of Asia, which can refer to the continent but also has ancient origins as a personal name. In Arabic traditions, it's related to Asiya (آسِيَة), the name of the Pharaoh's wife who rescued and adopted Moses according to Islamic texts. The name conveys qualities of strength and nurturing. In Western usage, Asiah emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought distinctive names with international appeal. While not among the most common names, Asiah has maintained steady usage in the United States, particularly in diverse communities. The name's soft sounds and meaningful cultural connections make it appealing to parents looking for a name that's both melodic and rich in heritage.
Asiah for boys#1293 US
This contracted form of Asaiah was one of the fastest-rising boy names of 2019, but has yet to reach the popularity levels of its longer counterpart. Concise and less vowel heavy as it is, Asiah is given to 95 boys each year, compared Asaiah, which is given to more than 200.
As a Hebrew name, Asiah celebrates God as the creator, and it fits in well besides the popular Isaiah, Josiah, Azriel and Azariah. However, one reason more parents might opt for Asaiah is that Asiah can also be a form of the Arabic feminine name, Asiya, or as a creative spelling of Asia, a la Norah, Novah, and Zariah.
Pronounced AH-see-uh.
As of October 2026, Asiah ranked #5939 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1826 in 2008.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,473 | 32 | #4,548 | 21 |
| 2015 | #4,872 | 28 | #4,303 | 23 |
| 2016 | #4,868 | 28 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #2,802 | 43 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #2,390 | 55 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #1,804 | 85 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #1,634 | 98 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #1,814 | 86 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #1,557 | 114 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #1,744 | 94 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #1,401 | 133 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #1,293 | 151 |
World rankings
Asiah for boys
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