Boy · #7,725 in 2026

Aseer

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

Asir, officially the Aseer Province, is a province of Saudi Arabia in southern Arabia. It has an area of 76,693 square kilometres (29,611 sq mi), and an estimated population of 2,024,285. Abha is its seat and second-largest city, after Khamis Mushait.

Current Rank

#7,725

Peak Rank

#7,725 (2024)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2017

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#7725

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Aseer

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Etymology

The origin of the name "Asir" remains a subject of debate among historians. One theory, proposed by Al-Masudi in his work The Meadows of Gold , suggests that the region was originally known as the Land of Azd . Another popular hypothesis suggests that the name "Asir" derives from the Arabic term ʿUsrah ( Arabic : عُسرة , lit. ' Hardship ' ). This theory comes from the fact that the region's terrain is rugged, which can be challenging to navigate. A third perspective proposed by Fuad Hamza in his book Fi bilad ʿ Aseer , links the name to the historical prominence of Banu Asir . As the tribe gai

The Story of Aseer

Aseer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2017, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 10 Aseers were born — ranking #7,725 that year. As of 2026, Aseer ranks #7,725 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 35 Aseers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Aseer

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

Acere
Aesir
Asar
Asarh
Asoar
Esir
Acier
Ahir
Astir
Ases
Azhar
Usr

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aseer

What does the name Aseer mean?

How popular is Aseer in 2026?

In 2026, Aseer ranks #7,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Aseer most popular?

Aseer reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #7,725 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Aseer a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Aseer?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aseer include Onan, Joji, Esmael. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aseer

Aseer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 35 births in the dataset. Aseer's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #7,725. Use the chart and map above to compare Aseer'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.