Asmahan

A girl's name of Arabic origin with 20 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Only 20 babies have been named Asmahan in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.

Asmahan is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Asmahan is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'heaven, heights.' It was the name of Asmahan, a legendary Syrian-Egyptian singer of the 1930s and 40s, lending the name a rich artistic heritage.

EtymologyShow more

Asmahan first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1976. First appearing in the 1970s, Asmahan 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

Total births

Since 1976

1976

Peak

5 births

1976

First recorded

48 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Asmahan has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1976.

First appeared: 1976Peak: 1976 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Asmahan
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	5	#15471	—
2010s	5	#17087	—
2000s	5	#17855	—
1970s	5	#9386	—

The Story of Asmahan

A Gen X name

Peaking in 1976, Asmahan is a Gen X staple. Girls named Asmahan are most likely born between 1976 and 1986.

How rare is Asmahan?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Asmahan is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1976, peaked in the 1970s with 5 births that decade, and continues to thrive.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(4 years, 1976–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Asmahan
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	5	#15471	0
2011	5	#17087	0
2008	5	#17855	0
1976	5	#9386	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asmahan a boy's or girl's name?

Asmahan is primarily a girl's name.

When was Asmahan most popular?

Asmahan reached its peak popularity in 1976 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Asmahan?

Asmahan is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 20 babies in the U.S. since 1976. Its peak was in 1976.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1976–2023