Ashia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ashia originates from Arabic, meaning 'life' or 'alive'. It evolved from the Arabic word 'عَاشَ' and has various transliterations. The name is associated with vitality and has gained popularity in the late 20th century. It carries a modern image and is seen as vibrant. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Ashia is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ashia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ashia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3877th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1838th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2835th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8848th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ashia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ashia"
Pronunciation
/əˈʃiːə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Ashia is derived from the Arabic word 'عَاشَ' (ʿāsha), which means 'to live' or 'to be alive'. It reflects vitality and existence.
Meaning
life, alive
Language Evolution
Arabic: عَاشَ, Transliterations in Latin script: Ashia, Asha, Ashaia
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in various cultures influenced by Arabic language and culture in the late 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Asha, Ashaia, Ash
Modern Popularity & Image
Ashia is perceived positively, often associated with qualities of life and vitality. It is seen as a modern, vibrant name.
Famous People
Ashia Johnson, a prominent activist, Ashia T. B. Lee, a noted artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ashia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ashia"
"Ashia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3877th of 19264 | 257 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1838th of 27321 | 1,119 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2835th of 35406 | 912 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8848th of 30306 | 143 |
Regional Popularity of "Ashia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Ashia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
83.83% 2462nd/2937 |
92.94% 3237th/3483 |
83.97% 2954th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
45.16% 1664th/3685 |
40.22% 1800th/4475 |
37.62% 1954th/5194 |
49.15% 3105th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
56.81% 2603rd/4582 |
81.41% 4204th/5164 |
35.05% 2563rd/7313 |
62.82% 4688th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ashia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ashia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.