Ashiya Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-SHEE-yah / æˈʃiːjəJapanese; Arabic
Meaning
Japanese: 'to be born'; Arabic: 'gift'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese culture, names often carry significant meanings and are chosen based on the characters used to write them. The name Ashiya can reflect positive attributes associated with birth and new beginnings. In Arabic contexts, the name signifies a precious gift, which is a common theme in naming practices. The name may not be widely used outside these cultural contexts.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ashi
- Ashia
International Variants
- Ashi (Japanese)
- Ashia (Arabic)
Famous people named Ashiya
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Fictional characters named Ashiya
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ashiya was first seen in the United States in 1968. Ashiya has ranked as high as #1362 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in Illinois, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Ashiya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ashiya (2010)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |