Asijah
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 55 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and three syllables, Asijah hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1999, with 55 total recorded births.
Asijah is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Asijah is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Asijah is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a feminine form of Asiah or Asiya, from the Hebrew and Arabic meaning 'healer' or 'the one who tends to the sick.' In Islamic tradition, Asiya is the name of the wife of Pharaoh who raised Moses — a revered figure in both Judaism and Islam.
Asijah carries profound spiritual resonance across multiple faith traditions, honoring one of history's most celebrated figures of compassion and maternal courage.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Asijah's final sounds are strong, devotional — rooted in Hebrew theophoric naming. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Asijah breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Asijah's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Asijah has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1999.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 10 | — |
The Story of Asijah
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2002, Asijah is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Asijah are most likely born between 1999 and 2009.
How rare is Asijah?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Asijah is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1999, peaked in the 2000s with 45 births that decade.
Asijah by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 1999–2009)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 | #13886 |
| 2008 | 5 | #17853 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16405 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16064 |
| 2002 | 11 | #8916 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15627 |
| 2000 | 7 | #11936 |
| 1999 | 10 | #8871 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1999–2009