Assa Girl

Popularity: #945 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAH-sah / /ˈɑːsə/

Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning

Hebrew: 'gift'; Arabic: 'to be' or 'to exist'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew culture, Assa is often associated with the concept of a gift from God, reflecting a deep spiritual significance. In Arabic, the name conveys the essence of existence and being, often linked to philosophical and existential themes. Both origins highlight the importance of life and gratitude in their respective cultures.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Asha
  • Asa

International Variants

  • Asha (Sanskrit)
  • Assa (Finnish)

Famous people named Assa

Assa Traoré — activist.

Assa Abloy — company.

Fictional characters named Assa

Assa — The Last Guardian.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Assa was first seen in the United States in 2002. Assa has ranked as high as #1381 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Assa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Assa (2007)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20025
20077
20106
20116
20196
20245