Asaiah
Boy name · #773 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Asaiah? In official American birth records, Asaiah has been tracked continuously since 1996, giving it 29 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 331 baby boys were named Asaiah, placing it at #773 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2189, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 5,438 boys born in 2025 was named Asaiah.
The 29-year story
Asaiah first appears in the Social Security records in 1996, when 6 boys received the name. Its all-time peak is essentially right now: 2025, with 331 babies and a rank of #773. Names at their peak can keep climbing — or be one trend cycle from the long slide that eventually hits most popular names. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Asaiah per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Asaiah against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Asaiah in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Asaiah is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Asaiah is most common
Geography matters for names, and Asaiah is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Asaiah is most common in MS (1.1 per 1,000), LA (0.5 per 1,000), NC (0.5 per 1,000), GA (0.4 per 1,000), TX (0.3 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Asaiah is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Asaiah
Statistically, parents drawn to Asaiah tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Azaiah, Aziah, Asiah, Azariah, and Eziah.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Asaiah | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 331 | #773 |
| 2024 | 283 | #857 |
| 2023 | 236 | #956 |
| 2022 | 223 | #997 |
| 2021 | 142 | #1317 |
| 2020 | 134 | #1335 |
| 2019 | 112 | #1515 |
| 2018 | 81 | #1856 |
| 2017 | 73 | #1958 |
| 2016 | 61 | #2207 |
| 2015 | 62 | #2189 |
| 2014 | 38 | #2985 |
| 2013 | 25 | #3964 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4003 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3885 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3377 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4748 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3823 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4011 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6094 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5278 |
| 2004 | 10 | #6976 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5035 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4188 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5667 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Asaiah?
In official American birth records, the name Asaiah first appeared in 1996 (over 29 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 29 years.
Is Asaiah a popular boy name?
Asaiah ranked #773 among boys in 2025 with 331 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2189.
When was the name Asaiah most popular?
Asaiah peaked in 2025, when 331 American boys received the name (ranked #773 that year). That peak is current — the name is at or near its all-time high right now.
How rare is the name Asaiah?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 5,438 newborn American boys was named Asaiah. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.