Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Asah

Name: Popularity of the name Asah in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Asah, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#6,101 (2019)

Total Babies

148

5-Yr Trend

-19%

1997

First Year

2024

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#6101

Peak Rank

148

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Asah

Asah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 14 Asahs were born — ranking #6,101 that year. As of 2026, Asah ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, falling sharply (-19%). In total, more than 148 Asahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Asah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Asah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Assa
Assay
Assy
Aza
Asso
Assi
Asci
Isa
Issa
Asa
Essa
Osa

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Asah

What does the name Asah mean?

Asah is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Asah in 2026?

In 2026, Asah ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Asah most popular?

Asah reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #6,101 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Asah a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Asah is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Asah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Asah include Grier, Trice, Basem. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Asah

Asah is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 148 births in the dataset. Asah's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #6,101. Use the chart and map above to compare Asah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.