Asiyah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Asiyah is an Arabic name meaning 'healer' or 'one who brings comfort'. Its evolution includes forms like Asiya and Aasiya. The name reflects traits of compassion and support, with no direct biblical relevance. Its popularity grew with the spread of Islam and it is perceived positively in modern contexts.
The name Asiyah is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Asiyah has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, 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 male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Asiyah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17241st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7060th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20144th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3599th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2242nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Asiyah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Asiyah"
Pronunciation
/əˈsiːjə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Asiyah is derived from the Arabic root 'ع-س-ي' which means 'to heal' or 'to cure'.
Meaning
healer, one who brings comfort
Language Evolution
Asiya, Asiyah, Asiya
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in various cultures influenced by Islamic tradition, particularly during the spread of Islam in the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Asiya, Aasiya, Aseeyah
Modern Popularity & Image
Asiyah is viewed positively, often associated with nurturing and healing qualities. It is commonly used in Muslim communities and has gained popularity in diverse cultures.
Famous People
Asiyah bint Muzahim, an important figure in Islamic tradition
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Asiyah"
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 "Asiyah"
"Asiyah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 17241st of 24088 | 20 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7060th of 23106 | 136 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 20144th of 27321 | 17 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3599th of 35406 | 652 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2242nd of 30306 | 994 |
Regional Popularity of "Asiyah" 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) |
- | - |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Asiyah" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
88.26% 4044th/4582 |
31.39% 1621st/5164 |
75.58% 5527th/7313 |
87.11% 6501st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
62.80% 2502nd/3984 |
26.50% 1189th/4487 |
39.08% 2666th/6822 |
47.51% 2982nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Asiyah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Asiyah" 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.