Girl · #15,678 in 2026

Asata

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

Current Rank

#15,678

Peak Rank

#10,386 (1988)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1988

First Year

2018

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#10386

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Asata

Asata first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1988, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 6 Asatas were born — ranking #10,386 that year. As of 2026, Asata ranks #15,678 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 42 Asatas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Asata

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

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Asata

What does the name Asata mean?

Asata is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Asata in 2026?

In 2026, Asata ranks #15,678 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Asata most popular?

Asata reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #10,386 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Asata a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Asata?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Asata include Gloryann, Rebba, Nicolee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Asata

Asata is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 42 births in the dataset. Asata's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #10,386. Use the chart and map above to compare Asata'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.