Asa Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Asa is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Asa?
Asa is spelled A-S-A. The name has 3 letters.
Asa at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Asa means “physician” or “healer” in Hebrew.
- Origin
- Asa is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and appears in religious texts such as the Hebrew Bible.
- Pronunciation
- Ay-sah · 2 syllables
Asa Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,410
Recorded Births74
Rank#483
Recorded Births622
- Girls usage fell 21 places to #2,410 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 10 places to #483 and recorded 29 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Asa Mean?
Asa means “physician” or “healer” in Hebrew.
Origin: Asa is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and appears in religious texts such as the Hebrew Bible.
How Do You Pronounce Asa?
PronunciationAy-sah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Asa?
- History
- The name Asa appears in the Bible as a king of Judah noted for his reforms and dedication to health and righteousness.
Asa Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 74 | #2,410 |
| 2025 | Boys | 622 | #483 |
| 2024 | Girls | 76 | #2,389 |
| 2024 | Boys | 651 | #473 |
| 2023 | Girls | 88 | #2,156 |
| 2023 | Boys | 591 | #509 |
| 2022 | Girls | 92 | #2,087 |
| 2022 | Boys | 685 | #450 |
| 2021 | Girls | 95 | #2,024 |
| 2021 | Boys | 594 | #495 |
| 2020 | Girls | 76 | #2,317 |
| 2020 | Boys | 574 | #506 |
| 2019 | Girls | 73 | #2,428 |
| 2019 | Boys | 567 | #505 |
| 2018 | Girls | 78 | #2,334 |
| 2018 | Boys | 566 | #506 |
| 2017 | Girls | 71 | #2,508 |
| 2017 | Boys | 595 | #490 |
| 2016 | Girls | 53 | #3,100 |
| 2016 | Boys | 575 | #517 |
| 2015 | Girls | 65 | #2,712 |
| 2015 | Boys | 540 | #530 |
| 2014 | Girls | 49 | #3,272 |
| 2014 | Boys | 544 | #515 |
When Was Asa Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
685 recorded births
National rank #450
2024 · Boys
651 recorded births
National rank #473
2025 · Boys
622 recorded births
National rank #483
2017 · Boys
595 recorded births
National rank #490
Where Asa Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NH | #230 | 5 |
| ME | #234 | 5 |
| TN | #290 | 30 |
| MO | #302 | 22 |
| VA | #303 | 27 |
| AR | #305 | 11 |
| KY | #319 | 16 |
| GA | #343 | 35 |