Aset
A girl's name of Egyptian origin with 54 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Aset hit its peak of 7 births in 2021, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Aset has carried that momentum forward and remains a live choice today.
In the most recent SSA release, Aset ranks #15515 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Aset is a girl's baby name of Egyptian origin, the original Egyptian name for the goddess known to the Greeks as Isis. Meaning "throne" or "seat of power," Aset was one of the most important goddesses in ancient Egypt — goddess of magic, healing, and motherhood, whose worship spread throughout the Mediterranean world.
Aset is the source, the original — a name that predates Rome, predates Greece, that was whispered in temples along the Nile for three thousand years. Choosing it is choosing the deepest possible root.
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Aset is built from 4 letters and two syllables — a compact structure that favors quick recognition and easy recall. Within the Egyptian naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Aset creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aset has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2009.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 17 | #14483 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 32 | #15717 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 5 | #17625 | — |
The Story of Aset
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Aset is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Aset are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Aset?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Aset — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2009, peaked in the 2010s with 32 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Aset by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 2009–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #15515 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15577 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12356 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14022 |
| 2018 | 5 | #15968 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16175 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14553 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16740 |
| 2014 | 5 | #16846 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17625 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2009–2024