Aasir
A masculine Arabic name meaning "thriving, successful, or fortunate."
Name Census estimates that about 393 living Americans carry the first name Aasir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aasir today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aasir births was 2018 (51 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aasir. 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.
People living today
393
~ 1 in 872,148 Americans
Peak year
2018
51 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,184
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Aasir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aasir from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 206 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aasir 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 Aasir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aasirs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Pennsylvania, Georgia, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Aasir, while Ohio, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aasir
The name Aasir is of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'asir' which means 'protector' or 'defender'. It is believed to have its roots in the ancient Arabic culture and language, dating back to the 6th century CE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aasir can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. The name is mentioned in reference to a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, who was known for his bravery and loyalty.
In the 8th century CE, Aasir ibn Amr was a prominent Arab poet and scholar from the city of Basra, in modern-day Iraq. He was renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature and his mastery of the Arabic language.
During the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 CE, there were several notable figures named Aasir. One such individual was Aasir al-Din, a celebrated scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century CE.
In the 13th century CE, Aasir al-Khazraji was a renowned Islamic jurist and scholar from present-day Iran. He was known for his expertise in Islamic law and his extensive writings on the subject.
Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, Aasir al-Saqqaf was a prominent Yemeni politician and diplomat who served as the country's Prime Minister from 1967 to 1971. He played a significant role in shaping Yemen's political landscape during a turbulent period in its history.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Aasir. The name has been carried across generations and cultures, reflecting its enduring significance and the rich tapestry of Arab and Islamic history.
People
Aasir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aasir 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
Aasir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aasir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 393 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aasir 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 872,148 US residents.
Is Aasir a common name?
We classify Aasir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 396 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aasir most popular?
The single biggest year for Aasir was 2018, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aasir is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aasir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aasir 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.
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.