Dasia

Dasia is a feminine given name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Greek name Anastasia (meaning 'resurrection'), functioning as a shortened form. Alternatively, it could relate to the geographical name 'Asia,' with the 'D' added as a distinctive element. In some cases, Dasia might be a variant spelling of Daisha or Daysia, names that gained usage in the United States during the late 20th century. The pronunciation typically follows DAY-zhuh or DAY-see-uh patterns. Usage data shows increasing popularity during the 1990s-2000s in the United States. The name has a melodic quality and fits with naming trends featuring softer sounds and vowel endings for feminine names. Without further linguistic evidence, it's difficult to determine a single definitive origin, as the name may have emerged independently in different contexts.

Pronounced DAY-zhuh.

As of October 2026, Dasia ranked #6603 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #686 in 1997.