Asiah
Boy name · #1296 in 2025 · Uniqueness 50/100
In 2025, 151 baby boys were named Asiah, placing it at #1296 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #4295, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 11,921 boys born in 2025 was named Asiah.
Babies named Asiah per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 26-year story
Asiah first appears in the Social Security records in 1999, when 5 boys received the name. Its all-time peak is essentially right now: 2025, with 151 babies and a rank of #1290. 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Asiah against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Asiah in class?
Asiah scores 50 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Asiah is most common
Geography matters for names, and Asiah is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Asiahs were TX (17), GA (13), NC (12), CA (9), IL (8). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Asiah
Statistically, parents drawn to Asiah tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Aziah, Asaiah, Azaiah, Oziah, and Osiah.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Asiah | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 151 | #1290 |
| 2024 | 133 | #1405 |
| 2023 | 94 | #1744 |
| 2022 | 114 | #1559 |
| 2021 | 86 | #1815 |
| 2020 | 98 | #1634 |
| 2019 | 85 | #1805 |
| 2018 | 55 | #2385 |
| 2017 | 43 | #2798 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5318 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4295 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4538 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5659 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6626 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8079 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6698 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6436 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7187 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6262 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9115 |
| 2004 | 6 | #9948 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7831 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10667 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7536 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10349 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Asiah a popular boy name?
Asiah ranked #1296 among boys in 2025 with 151 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #4295.
When was the name Asiah most popular?
Asiah peaked in 2025, when 151 American boys received the name (ranked #1290 that year). That peak is current — the name is at or near its all-time high right now.
How rare is the name Asiah?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 11,921 newborn American boys was named Asiah. It scores 50/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.