Asa: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Healer, a short and luminous name meaning physician of the soul.
Asa as a Boy Name
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #507
- Peak
- #178 in 1881
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Asa Means
Asa is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Healer, a short and luminous name meaning physician of the soul.
How Popular Asa Is
Asa currently ranks #507 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #178 in 1881. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Asa
- Asa peaked at #178 in the U.S. in 1881.
- Asa is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Asa as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Hebrew/Japanese
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #580
- Peak
- #560 in 2020
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Asa Means
Asa is a unisex name of Hebrew/Japanese origin. In Hebrew it means healer, and in Japanese it means morning. Either way, Asa is a name of fresh beginnings and hope.
How Popular Asa Is
Asa currently ranks #580 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #560 in 2020. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Asa
- King Asa in the Bible was known as a righteous ruler of Judah.
- Asa Butterfield, star of Hugo, is its most visible modern bearer.
- In Scandinavian mythology, the Asa gods (Aesir) include Odin and Thor.
Names Like Asa
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Asa
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Asa.
Questions About Asa
What does Asa mean?
Asa is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Healer, a short and luminous name meaning physician of the soul.
How popular is Asa?
Asa currently ranks #507 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #178 in 1881. It has held steady.
Where does Asa come from?
Asa comes from Hebrew roots. Asa peaked at #178 in the U.S. in 1881.
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