Asmaa
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 932 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Asmaa has 932 recorded U.S. births across 45+ years, peaking at 48 in 2013. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.
In the most recent SSA release, Asmaa ranks #6947 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Asmaa is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic asmāʾ, the plural of ism (name), meaning 'names' or 'the lofty one' — borne by one of the most courageous women in early Islamic history, the daughter of Abu Bakr and elder sister of Aisha.
With over 932 recorded births, Asmaa bint Abi Bakr (c. 595–695 CE) was one of the most fearless women of the early Muslim community. She personally helped the Prophet Muhammad and her father Abu Bakr escape to Medina during the Hijra, carrying provisions while pregnant — earning the epithet 'Dhat al-Nitaqayn' (She of the Two Waistbands). She lived to be approximately 100 years old and is revered as a model of courage and steadfast faith.
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Asmaa first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1979. First appearing in the 1970s, Asmaa emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Asmaa was #4101 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6947, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 100 | #6209 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 320 | #4586 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 287 | #4706 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 168 | #6459 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 49 | #8336 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 8 | #7370 | — |
The Story of Asmaa
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2013, Asmaa is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Asmaa are most likely born between 2003 and 2023.
How rare is Asmaa?
Only about 1 in every 225,000 babies born in 2024 was named Asmaa — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1979, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 320 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Asmaa by the numbers
- Would fill 19 school buses
- Meeting one Asmaa per day would take 2.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(42 years, 1979–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | #6947 |
| 2023 | 26 | #5009 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5474 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5588 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8027 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6006 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5637 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4591 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4869 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3998 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4190 |
| 2013 | 48 | #3322 |
| 2012 | 39 | #3923 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4695 |
| 2010 | 31 | #4624 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5112 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5162 |
| 2007 | 29 | #4964 |
| 2006 | 35 | #4173 |
| 2005 | 31 | #4388 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1979–2024