Asia
From Middle English Asia, Asie, from Old French Asie and Latin Asia, from Ancient Greek Ᾰ̓σῐ́ᾱ (Ăsĭ́ā), from Mycenaean Greek 𐀀𐀯𐀹𐀊 (a-si-wi-ja /aswijaː/), in turn…
Every Asia since 1945 — 32,687 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Asia
Asia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,197 in 2025 with 84 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 32,687 American babies have been named Asia. Its peak came in 1997, when 1,540 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Asia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Asia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84 | #2,197 | — | — |
| 2024 | 121 | #1,683 | — | — |
| 2023 | 129 | #1,615 | — | — |
| 2022 | 133 | #1,591 | — | — |
| 2021 | 147 | #1,461 | — | — |
| 2020 | 154 | #1,419 | — | — |
| 2019 | 173 | #1,320 | — | — |
| 2018 | 183 | #1,263 | — | — |
| 2017 | 253 | #1,026 | — | — |
| 2016 | 230 | #1,108 | — | — |
| 2015 | 306 | #901 | — | — |
| 2014 | 346 | #807 | — | — |
| 2013 | 371 | #736 | — | — |
| 2012 | 341 | #792 | — | — |
| 2011 | 436 | #653 | — | — |
| 2010 | 551 | #532 | — | — |
| 2009 | 655 | #474 | — | — |
| 2008 | 839 | #385 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,029 | #323 | 5 | #12,526 |
| 2006 | 1,002 | #332 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,162 | #285 | 8 | #8,362 |
| 2004 | 1,298 | #245 | — | — |
| 2003 | 1,369 | #238 | 5 | #11,034 |
| 2002 | 1,190 | #266 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,268 | #252 | 7 | #8,408 |
| 2000 | 1,423 | #221 | 9 | #6,892 |
| 1995 | 1,290 | #219 | 6 | #7,868 |
| 1990 | 922 | #300 | 10 | #5,020 |
| 1985 | 328 | #592 | 12 | #3,614 |
| 1980 | 159 | #939 | — | — |
| 1975 | 109 | #1,074 | — | — |
| 1970 | 37 | #2,167 | 5 | #4,771 |
| 1965 | 8 | #4,853 | — | — |
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| 1945 | 6 | #4,055 | — | — |
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Famous people named Asia
- Asia Argento Actor · b. 1975
- Asia Carrera Pornographic actor · b. 1973
- Asia Muhammad Tennis player · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asia mean?
From Middle English Asia, Asie, from Old French Asie and Latin Asia, from Ancient Greek Ᾰ̓σῐ́ᾱ (Ăsĭ́ā), from Mycenaean Greek 𐀀𐀯𐀹𐀊 (a-si-wi-ja /aswijaː/), in turn probably from Hittite 𒀸𒋗𒉿 (aš-šu-wa /Aššuwa/, “northwest…
How popular is the name Asia in 2025?
Asia ranked #2,197 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 84 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Asia?
32,687 babies have been named Asia in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Asia most popular?
Asia peaked in 1997, when 1,540 newborns received the name.
Is Asia a boy or girl name?
Asia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Asia rising or falling?
Asia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Asia?
Well-known people named Asia include Asia Argento (actor), Asia Carrera (pornographic actor), Asia Muhammad (tennis player).