Boy · #3,987 in 2026

Asir

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

#3,987

Peak Rank

#2,694 (2019)

Total Babies

426

5-Yr Trend

-19%

2003

First Year

2026

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#2694

Peak Rank

426

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Asir

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

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

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 Asir

Asir first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 47 Asirs were born — ranking #2,694 that year. As of 2026, Asir ranks #3,987 for baby boys with 27 births, falling sharply (-19%). In total, more than 426 Asirs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Asir

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

Osr
Acir
Acer
Oser
Icer
Esser
Asser
Esr
Ecer
Usr
Eser
Asur

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Asir

What does the name Asir mean?

How popular is Asir in 2026?

In 2026, Asir ranks #3,987 among boys' names in the U.S., with 27 babies given the name that year.

When was Asir most popular?

Asir reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #2,694 that year with 47 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Asir most popular?

Asir has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Asir.

Is Asir a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Asir?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Asir include Omri, Guiseppe, Korie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Asir

Asir is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 426 births in the dataset. Asir's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #2,694. Use the chart and map above to compare Asir'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.