Asa Unisex

Popularity: #424 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAY-sah / ˈeɪsə

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: physician; English: a variant of Asa

Historical & Cultural Background

Asa is a name of Hebrew origin, commonly associated with the biblical figure Asa, who was a king of Judah. The name has been used in various cultures, including English-speaking countries, where it has gained popularity in recent years. Asa is often chosen for its strong biblical roots and its simple, classic sound.

Trend Summary

Asa has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Ace
  • Aza

International Variants

  • Asa (Japanese)
  • Asa (Swedish)

Famous people named Asa

Asa Gray was an American botanist known for his work in plant taxonomy and his influence on the field of botany.

Asa Butterfield is a British actor recognized for his roles in films such as 'Hugo' and the series 'Sex Education.'.

Asa Packer was an American businessman and philanthropist, known for founding Lehigh University.

Asa Hutchinson is an American politician who served as the governor of Arkansas.

Fictional characters named Asa

Asa is a character in the video game 'Fire Emblem: Three Houses,' known for his strategic abilities.

Asa is a character in the novel 'The Last Wish' by Andrzej Sapkowski, part of the Witcher series.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Asa was first seen in the United States in 1880. Asa has ranked as high as #781 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, North Carolina, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Asa has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Asa (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 47
8%
GA 37
6%
NC 34
6%
CA 32
6%
WA 28
5%
FL 28
5%
MO 26
4%
VA 26
4%
OH 25
4%
MI 22
4%
NY 22
4%
IL 21
4%
IN 20
3%
PA 20
3%
TN 20
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188060
188165
188262
188361
188443
188543
188652
188751
188858
188937
189048
189146
189258
189343
189437
189540
189632
189747
189831
189930
190030
190125
190221
190326
190424
190522
190617
190739
190824
190916
191030
191125
191247
191358
191473
1915109
191699
191786
1918117
191988
1920105
1921103
1922101
1923118
1924106
192587
1926104
1927107
192892
192972
193078
193168
193252
193372
193479
193565
193659
193765
193860
193950
194053
194160
194256
194356
194451
194537
194641
194763
194858
194951
195048
195148
195249
195346
195442
195541
195646
195743
195844
195931
196046
196140
196251
196342
196436
196541
196639
196733
196841
196943
197058
197147
197247
197352
197469
197561
197680
197779
197878
197999
1980135
1981154
1982140
1983143
1984118
1985141
1986102
1987126
1988148
1989183
1990161
1991170
1992156
1993154
1994176
1995180
1996165
1997197
1998192
1999245
2000275
2001286
2002276
2003302
2004301
2005348
2006380
2007398
2008386
2009478
2010432
2011464
2012461
2013479
2014544
2015540
2016575
2017595
2018566
2019567
2020574
2021593
2022683
2023591
2024645