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Asu

A girl's name of Turkish origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

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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

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Current Rank
5
Total births
Since 2020
2020
Peak year
5 births
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Popularity Over Time

Asu has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2020.

013452020
First appeared: 2020Peak: 2020 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Asu
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s5

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, 20202020)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Asu
YearBirthsRank
20205#15381

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asu a boy's or girl's name?
Asu is primarily a girl's name.
When was Asu most popular?
Asu reached its peak popularity in 2020 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.
How popular is the name Asu?
Asu is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 2020. Its peak was in 2020.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20202020