Find out how popular the first name Assia has been for the last 29 years (from 1991 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Assia by gender

Based on the last 29 years of data, Assia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Assia.

The history of the first name Assia

The name Assia is of Russian origin, derived from the Greek name Assia, which is a feminine form of the name Asios, meaning "Asian" or "from Asia." The name gained popularity in Russia during the 19th century and has been used as a given name for both males and females.

Assia can also be traced back to the Latin word "Asia," which refers to the continent of Asia. The name is believed to have been introduced to Russia through the influence of Greek culture and the Orthodox Christian Church.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Assia can be found in the literary works of Russian author Ivan Turgenev, who introduced a character named Assia in his novel "On the Eve" (1860). This helped to popularize the name among Russian aristocracy and intellectuals.

In the early 20th century, the name Assia gained further recognition when the Russian poet and writer Assia Davidovna Gutmann (1908-1940) became known for her works and her relationship with the famous poet Boris Pasternak.

Another prominent figure bearing the name Assia was Assia Wevill (1927-1969), a German-born poet and mistress of the British poet Ted Hughes. Their tumultuous relationship and Wevill's tragic death by suicide have been the subject of much literary discussion and analysis.

In the field of music, Assia Djebar (1936-2015) was an influential Algerian writer, filmmaker, and academic who explored themes of identity, colonialism, and women's rights in her works. She was awarded the prestigious Neustadt International Prize for Literature in 1996.

Another notable figure was Assia Gutmann (1909-1988), a Russian-born American artist and sculptor known for her abstract and modernist works. Her sculptures can be found in collections across the United States, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

While the name Assia is not as common in modern times, it remains a unique and intriguing choice with a rich cultural heritage and literary associations.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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