Asia Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAY-zhuh / /ˈeɪʒə/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: 'east'; Latin: 'from the east'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Asia is derived from the Greek word 'Asia', which originally referred to the eastern part of the known world. In ancient times, it was used to describe regions in the Near East. The name has been adopted in various cultures and languages, often symbolizing the continent of Asia. It has gained popularity as a given name in modern times, particularly in Western countries.
Trend Summary
The name Asia has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Aasia
- Aysia
International Variants
- Asie (French)
- Asya (Turkish)
- Aasia (Finnish)
Famous people named Asia
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Asia was first seen in the United States in 1970. Asia has ranked as high as #1178 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Asia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Asia (1990)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2007 | 5 |