Asu
A girl's name of Turkish origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Asu is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2020 to 2020, Asu has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Asu is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Asu is a girl's baby name of Turkish origin meaning 'pure water' — a clean, minimal name used in Turkey and Turkic communities.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Asu is rooted in the Turkish tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2020 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Asu’s rarity (5 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Asu has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2020.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | — |
The Story of Asu
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2020, Asu is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Asu are most likely born between 2020 and 2020.
How rare is Asu?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Asu is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2020, peaked in the 2020s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2020–2020)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | #15381 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2020–2020