Asa

Asa - A very unique male name

Asa appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #848. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Asa and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Asa? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Asa. The baby boy name Asa was given to 586 baby boys in 2025, ranking #487 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,502 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Asa peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 450.

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Asa is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Asa is currently topping the baby name charts in Maine at position #234 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #1,032.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Asa is where you live.

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Asa origin and meaning

Hebrew, biblical

'Healer, physician' (Hebrew asa)

Asa was a righteous king of Judah in the Old Testament, and the name was a Puritan and 19th-century staple before fading. It has been quietly reviving with the short biblical names and reached its modern high in 2022, a slow-burn comeback rather than a spike.

Attested etymology

Asa is a 3 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Asa, pop culture references for the name Asa and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Asa

We've found the following names that sound similar to Asa, sorted by popularity.

Ace / Ajay / Asaiah / Ash / Azaiah / Akash / Ayush / Azai / Akshay / Aj /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Asa

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Asa a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Asa?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AY-suh · /ˈeɪsə/

Around the world

• Asa (Hebrew) — The original biblical form.

Famous bearers

• Asa Butterfield — Actor known for Sex Education and Hugo (b. 1997) Contemporary
• Asa Hutchinson — Former governor of Arkansas (b. 1950) Contemporary
• Asa — King of Judah in the Old Testament (Biblical) Historical

Style

BiblicalClassicShort form

Why parents choose it

Asa is a minimalist biblical choice — two syllables, ancient roots, and a soft sound unusual for a boys' name. Parents rediscovering it like its quiet, thoughtful character.

Worth knowing

• It is often misheard as Ace, and misread as a girls' name because of its -a ending.
• Some will pronounce it ASS-uh on first sight.