Aaser
An Indian masculine name meaning "prosperous, fortunate".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Aaser. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aaser today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aaser births was 2016 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aaser. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aaser. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2016
7 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2016 SSA rank
#9,667
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Aaser: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aaser by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aaser during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aaser
The name Aaser has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It derives from the Arabic word 'aasir', which means 'protector' or 'defender'. The name is believed to have emerged in the Arabian Peninsula during the 7th century, coinciding with the rise of Islam.
Aaser is a name that holds significant historical references within Islamic traditions. It is mentioned in the Hadith, a collection of sayings and actions attributed to the Prophet Muhammad. According to these records, Aaser was the name of one of the companions of the Prophet, renowned for his bravery and loyalty.
The earliest recorded example of the name Aaser can be traced back to the 8th century. One notable figure bearing this name was Aaser ibn Yazid, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Basra, Iraq, who lived between 700 and 783 CE. He was widely respected for his contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and hadith.
Another prominent historical figure with the name Aaser was Aaser ibn Amr, a prominent Arab military commander and governor during the Umayyad Caliphate in the 7th century. He played a crucial role in the Muslim conquests of Persia and Central Asia, extending the reach of the Islamic empire.
In the 10th century, Aaser al-Hafiz was a celebrated Islamic scholar and hadith collector from Nishapur, Persia (present-day Iran). He was renowned for his vast knowledge of hadith literature and his meticulous efforts in preserving and transmitting these sacred texts.
During the 12th century, Aaser al-Din al-Razi was a renowned Persian philosopher, physician, and polymath. He made significant contributions to various fields, including philosophy, medicine, and physics. His works, such as the treatise 'Al-Hawi' (The Comprehensive Book), were highly influential in the Islamic world and beyond.
These are just a few examples of notable historical figures who bore the name Aaser. Throughout the centuries, the name has held a prominent place within the Islamic tradition, often associated with scholarly pursuits, military leadership, and religious devotion.
People
Aaser + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aaser as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aaser: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aaser?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aaser going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Aaser a common name?
We classify Aaser as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aaser most popular?
The single biggest year for Aaser was 2016, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aaser is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aaser in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aaser a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aaser in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aaser still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aaser in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aaser can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Aaser?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.