Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Asire

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

Nancy Asire was an American fantasy and science fiction author, best known for her Twilight's Kingdoms fantasy trilogy and her contributions to the shared universe series Heroes in Hell, Sword of Knowledge and Merovingen Nights.

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#6,335 (2021)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+17%

2015

First Year

2024

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#6335

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Asire

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

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The Story of Asire

Asire first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2015, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 13 Asires were born — ranking #6,335 that year. As of 2026, Asire ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, rising sharply (+17% over the past five years). In total, more than 58 Asires 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 Asire

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

Asar
Asarh
Asoar
Acere
Aspire
Azhar
Asya
Aesir
Usr
Assize
Astr
Assai

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Asire

What does the name Asire mean?

How popular is Asire in 2026?

In 2026, Asire ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Asire most popular?

Asire reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #6,335 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Asire a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Asire?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Asire include Elonzo, Kino, Issam. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Asire

Asire is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2015 and has accumulated 58 births in the dataset. Asire's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #6,335. Use the chart and map above to compare Asire'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.