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1969

First Year

2022

Last Year

1979

Peak Year

#2103

Peak Rank

334

Total Count

35

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Askia

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

Askia Muhammad Ture I (1443–1538), born Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr al-Turi or Muhammad Ture, was the first ruler of the Askia dynasty of the Songhai Empire, reigning from 1493 to 1528\. He is also known as Askia the Great, and his name in modern Songhai is Mamar Kassey. Askia Muhammad strengthened his empire and made it the largest empire in West Africa's history.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Askia%5FMuhammad%5FI) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Askia%5FMuhammad%5FI)

[![Wikipedia thumbnail for Askia](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/Map_of_the_Songhay_Empire.png/330px-Map_of_the_Songhay_Empire.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Askia%5FMuhammad%5FI)

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## The Story of Askia

Askia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1969, with 6 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1979: 24 births, good for #2,103 nationwide. About 37% of every Askia on record arrived during the 1970s, its defining decade. Askia last appeared in the published SSA data in 2022, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 334 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1960s to the 2020s.

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## Names that sound like Askia

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

* Ischia
* Askey
* [Akia](/akia)
* Aski
* [Asiya](/asiya)
* [Assia](/assia)
* [Acea](/acea)
* Usca
* Askew
* Askin
* Esky
* Asea

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Askia

What does the name Askia mean?

Askia Muhammad Ture I (1443–1538), born Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr al-Turi or Muhammad Ture, was the first ruler of the Askia dynasty of the Songhai Empire, reigning from 1493 to 1528\. He is also known as Askia the Great, and his name in modern Songhai is Mamar Kassey. Askia Muhammad strengthened his empire and made it the largest empire in West Africa's history.

How popular is Askia in 2026?

In 2026, Askia ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Askia most popular?

Askia reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking #2,103 that year with 24 babies given the name.

Is Askia a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Askia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Askia include Adison, Otoniel, Jahleel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Askia 

Askia is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 334 births in the dataset. Askia's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #2,103\. Use the chart and map above to compare Askia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1979 → ](/year/1979)
* [ Names of the 1970s → ](/decade/1970s)
* [ Names starting with "A" → ](/letter/a)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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