Asa
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Asa is a Hebrew name meaning “healer”. It is a common name, predominantly used for boys, with 97.64% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Asa
Asa is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally interpreted as signifying a healer or physician. In the Hebrew Bible, the name appears as a masculine given name borne by a notable King of Judah. While its use as a female name occurs in various cultures, it remains rooted in this biblical etymological tradition.
Meaning Comments
- Aj_red_panda: Asa is a Sanskrit word and name, आशा (Āśā) it has different meanings but from the same central idea; hope, purpose, intention, wish... It can be spelled Āsā, Āsa, Asa, Asā, Āśā, Aśa, Āśa or Asha.
- Topendwat654: The name "Asa" is also used in Latin, meaning "the smallest" or "ace." The meanings are the same, as "ace" used to mean the smallest of things- think about how you put the cards 1, 2, 3, et cetera, on top of the ace card whilst playing Klondike/Solitaire.
- Snoozemoz123: In the Avestan language (sacred Persian) Asa is a term for the concept of a true, righteous, ordered way.
Gender Usage of the Name Asa
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Asa is predominantly used as a name for boys. Approximately 97.64% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Asa
Asa is among the Top 69 Trending Boys’ name Worldwide for 2026
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Asa is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 6.0K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 5.4K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 54K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 544K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Asa ranked #609 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,116 in 2024 — an improvement of 507 places. Asa is showing upward momentum and gaining recognition.
Historically, its best recorded position was #267 in 1975. Its lowest recorded position was #2,007 in 1986. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 396 places (from #1,005 to #609).
Name StyleMethodology
Asa is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 92% of recorded years, averages 166 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 946 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Asa
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 3 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- A — Boy Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- a — Boy Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Asa displays a two-syllable structure with initial vowel stress, creating an impactful and concise sonic footprint. It is biblically established through King Asa of Judah, lending the name historical gravity. This lends the name a Strong & Powerful and Vintage Revival aesthetic.
Middle Names For Asa
Middle names used with AsaMethodology
Asa is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Asa James · Asa Michael · Asa Alexander · Asa William · Asa JeremiahView all 117 boy middle names.
- Total 214 middle names used with Asa
- 47 girl middle names used with Asa
- 43 unisex middle names used with Asa
Middle name suggestions for AsaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Asa is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Asa Daniel · Asa Donald · Asa Dennis · Asa Dillon · Asa Dallas. View all 271 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Asa
Biblical ReferencesMethodology
As one of the Biblical Boy Names, Asa appears 55 times throughout the Bible. Selected verses include:
- Old Testament - I Kings (1KI 15:8):
Then Abijam went to rest with his fathers, and they put him into the earth in the town of David: and Asa his son became king in his place.
- Old Testament - I Chronicles (1CH 3:10):
And Solomon's son was Rehoboam, Abijah was his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 3 biological records matching the name Asa. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. These records are provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Asa
Sound Like Asa Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Ace · Asaiah · Azaiah · View all 25 names
Spelled Like Asa Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Asai · Asao · Asaf · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Arthur · Oliver · Andre · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Asa Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joshua · Noah · Elijah · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Asa”
Dictionary Meaning of "Asa"Methodology
a female given name
More Info
How to Spell Asa in ASL
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Comments on the name Asa
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Demarco_bank
I believe this a feminine name. Can it be added as both male and a female name?
L_f_c_4_lyf3
Beliefs aren't always facts. You thinking Asa is a feminine name doesn't make it one.
Deadly_nuno1
I would pronounce this name with the "A" rhyming with "Hay." I love this name!
Tztok_mimee
The original Hebrew pronunciation of this name is ah-sah.
Petterlike4
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