Asli
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "original" or "genuine".
Name Census estimates that about 385 living Americans carry the first name Asli. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Asli today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Asli births was 2024 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Asli. 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
385
~ 1 in 890,271 Americans
Peak year
2024
22 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,622
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Asli: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Asli from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 124 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Asli remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Asli 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 Asli during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aslis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Asli
The name Asli has its origins in the Turkish language and culture. It is derived from the Old Turkish word 'asil', which means 'noble' or 'aristocratic'. The name is believed to have been in use since the 11th century, during the reign of the Seljuk Empire in Anatolia.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Asli can be found in the 13th-century Persian epic poem, Shahnameh, written by Ferdowsi. In the poem, Asli is mentioned as the name of a beautiful princess. This suggests that the name was already popular among the nobility and upper classes of the region during that time.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Asli. One of the earliest known was Asli Hatun (1241-1292), a renowned poet and calligrapher from the Anatolian Seljuk Sultanate. Her works were highly praised for their beauty and elegance, and she is considered one of the first female poets in Turkish literature.
Another famous Asli was Asli Çavuşoğlu (1887-1964), a Turkish feminist and women's rights activist. She played a crucial role in the struggle for women's suffrage in Turkey and was one of the first female members of the Turkish parliament.
In the realm of literature, Asli Erdoğan (born 1967) is a widely acclaimed Turkish novelist, columnist, and human rights activist. Her novels, including "The Stone Building and Other Places" and "The City in Crimson Cloak", have been translated into multiple languages and have won several prestigious awards.
Asli Inandik (1913-1964) was a pioneering Turkish actress and theater director who made significant contributions to the development of modern Turkish theater. She is particularly remembered for her roles in plays by renowned playwrights such as Anton Chekhov and Henrik Ibsen.
Asli Bayram (born 1984) is a contemporary Turkish singer and songwriter who has gained international recognition for her unique blend of traditional Turkish music with modern influences. She has released several successful albums and has performed at various prestigious venues around the world.
People
Asli + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Asli 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
Asli: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Asli?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 385 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Asli 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 890,271 US residents.
Is Asli a common name?
We classify Asli as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 390 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Asli most popular?
The single biggest year for Asli was 2024, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Asli is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Asli a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Asli 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.