Asma
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 2,618 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a river in Lugo, Galicia Santa Cristina de Asma (a parish of Carballedo, Lugo, Galicia) San Fiz de Asma (a parish of Chantada, Lugo, Galicia) San Salvador de Asma (a parish of Chantada, Lugo, Galicia) San Xurxo de Asma (a parish of Chantada, Lugo, Galicia) Santa Uxía de Asma (a parish of Chantada, Lugo, Galicia) Nogueira de Asma (a village in Cicillón parish, Taboada, Lugo, Galicia)
Asma is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'prestigious,' 'lofty,' or 'exalted.' Asma bint Abi Bakr was a celebrated companion of the Prophet Muhammad, known for her courage in supporting the early Muslim community. In the Islamic tradition, the name carries profound respect.
About 2,618 U.S. births are recorded, used across Muslim communities from South Asia to the Arab world. Asma is a name of quiet dignity — short, strong, and deeply meaningful.
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In the American context, Asma is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1971–2024). Its Arabic roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Asma is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #1799), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Asma climbed 760 spots in the last 20 years — from #2559 to #1799.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 477 | #2055 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 824 | #2325 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 574 | #2864 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 400 | #3031 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 257 | #3471 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 86 | #6546 | — |
The Story of Asma
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Asma is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Asma are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Asma?
Only about 1 in every 32,432 babies born in 2024 was named Asma — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1971, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 824 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Asma by the numbers
- Would fill 55 school buses
- Meeting one Asma per day would take 7.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(54 years, 1971–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 111 | #1799 |
| 2023 | 113 | #1791 |
| 2022 | 104 | #1919 |
| 2021 | 73 | #2444 |
| 2020 | 76 | #2321 |
| 2019 | 87 | #2140 |
| 2018 | 94 | #2060 |
| 2017 | 106 | #1903 |
| 2016 | 105 | #1909 |
| 2015 | 93 | #2091 |
| 2014 | 78 | #2356 |
| 2013 | 69 | #2571 |
| 2012 | 64 | #2737 |
| 2011 | 65 | #2698 |
| 2010 | 63 | #2785 |
| 2009 | 64 | #2786 |
| 2008 | 42 | #3787 |
| 2007 | 64 | #2826 |
| 2006 | 55 | #3058 |
| 2005 | 63 | #2675 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1971–2024