Girl · #15,678 in 2026

Asuka

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

Current Rank

#15,678

Peak Rank

#6,621 (1993)

Total Babies

109

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1982

First Year

2018

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#6621

Peak Rank

109

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Asuka

Asuka first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1982, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 13 Asukas were born — ranking #6,621 that year. As of 2026, Asuka ranks #15,678 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 109 Asukas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Asuka

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

Osika
Usca
Azuki
Osaka
Asoka
Bazooka
Esca
Askey
Aski
Asya
Eska
Iska

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Asuka

What does the name Asuka mean?

Asuka is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Asuka in 2026?

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

When was Asuka most popular?

Asuka reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #6,621 that year with 13 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Asuka a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Asuka?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Asuka include Molley, Johni, Terissa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Asuka

Asuka is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 109 births in the dataset. Asuka's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #6,621. Use the chart and map above to compare Asuka'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.