Asa
Asa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪ.sə/
Meaning and origin of Asa
- A male given name from Hebrew first used by Puritans.
Etymology
Via Late Latin Asa from Koine Greek Ἀσά (Asá) from Biblical Hebrew אָסָא (ʾĀsāʾ), from Aramaic אָסְיָא (ʾāsyā, “physician, doctor, healer”), from Akkadian 𒀀𒍪 (A.ZU /asû/) from Sumerian 𒀀𒍪 (A.ZU /azu/, “physician, healer”); compare Classical Syriac ܐܵܣܝܵܐ (ʾāsyā, “healer, physician, medical doctor”) whence Arabic آسٍ (ʔāsin).
How popular is Asa?
Since 1880, 1,901 girls and 21,166 boys in the U.S. have been named Asa (8% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2026 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #178 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #483 for boys, with 696 babies given the name.
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Asa FAQ
What does the name Asa mean?
A male given name from Hebrew first used by Puritans. Via Late Latin Asa from Koine Greek Ἀσά (Asá) from Biblical Hebrew אָסָא (ʾĀsāʾ), from Aramaic אָסְיָא (ʾāsyā, “physician, doctor, healer”), from Akkadian 𒀀𒍪 (A.ZU /asû/) from Sumerian 𒀀𒍪 (A.ZU /azu/, “physician, healer”); compare Classical Syriac ܐܵܣܝܵܐ (ʾāsyā, “healer, physician, medical doctor”) whence Arabic آسٍ (ʔāsin).
What is the origin of the name Asa?
Asa is listed as a name of Hebrew first used by Puritans origin.
How popular is the name Asa?
Since 1880, 1,901 girls and 21,166 boys in the U.S. have been named Asa (8% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2026 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #178 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #483 for boys, with 696 babies given the name.
Is Asa a boy or girl name?
Asa is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,901 girls and 21,166 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.