Asmah
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 10 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and two syllables, Asmah 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 2017, with 10 total recorded births.
Asmah 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.
Asmah is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Asmah is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Asma, meaning 'more sublime' or 'of higher rank.' A name of dignity and grace used across the Muslim world.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Asmah's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Asmah follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Asmah'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
Asmah has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2017.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #15470 | — |
| 2010s | 5 | #16188 | — |
The Story of Asmah
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Asmah is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Asmah are most likely born between 2017 and 2023.
How rare is Asmah?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Asmah is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2017, peaked in the 2010s with 5 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2017–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | #15470 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16188 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2017–2023