Aasiyah
An Arabic feminine name meaning "defiant, rebellious, or disobedient to wrongful authority".
Name Census estimates that about 621 living Americans carry the first name Aasiyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aasiyah today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aasiyah births was 2016 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aasiyah. 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
621
~ 1 in 551,939 Americans
Peak year
2016
38 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,949
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Aasiyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aasiyah from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 257 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aasiyah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aasiyah 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 Aasiyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aasiyahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York recorded the most babies named Aasiyah, while Texas, New York, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 43 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aasiyah
The name Aasiyah has its roots in the Arabic language and is derived from the word 'Aasi' which means 'disobedient' or 'rebellious'. It is a variation of the name Asiya, which is believed to be the name of the wife of the Pharaoh in the Islamic tradition.
According to Islamic scriptures, Asiya was a pious and righteous woman who defied her husband's orders and embraced the monotheistic faith brought by Prophet Moses. Her act of defiance against the oppressive rule of the Pharaoh is seen as a symbol of courage and resistance against injustice.
The name Aasiyah can be found in various Islamic texts, including the Quran and Hadith, where Asiya is mentioned as an example of a virtuous woman who chose to follow the path of truth despite facing adversity. Her name has become a popular choice among Muslim families, particularly in the Arab world, as a way to honor her legacy of faith and strength.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aasiyah can be found in the works of medieval Arabic scholars and historians. For example, the 9th-century Islamic scholar Ibn Qutaybah mentioned a woman named Aasiyah in his book "Al-Muʿarrab" (The Arabicized Words).
Throughout history, there have been several notable women who carried the name Aasiyah. One such figure was Aasiyah bint Muzahim (born around 620 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from the early days of Islam. She was highly respected for her knowledge and wisdom, and her poems were widely circulated during her lifetime.
Another prominent figure was Aasiyah al-Baʿuniyyah (born in the 11th century CE), a Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from Damascus, Syria. She was known for her piety and devotion, and her teachings influenced many people in her time.
In more recent history, Aasiyah Qadiri (1888-1926) was a prominent Pakistani educator and women's rights activist. She played a crucial role in establishing educational institutions for girls in the region and advocating for women's empowerment.
Aasiyah Nawab (1916-1992) was an Egyptian writer and journalist who made significant contributions to Arabic literature. She was known for her novels and short stories that explored themes of social justice and the struggles of women in her society.
Aasiyah Jah Bahadur (born in the 20th century) was an Indian noble and philanthropist from the princely state of Hyderabad. She was actively involved in various charitable initiatives and worked towards the betterment of her community.
People
Aasiyah + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aasiyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aasiyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 621 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aasiyah 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 551,939 US residents.
Is Aasiyah a common name?
We classify Aasiyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 628 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aasiyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Aasiyah was 2016, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aasiyah is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aasiyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aasiyah in the SSA data are female. 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.