Asia

Asia is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 120 girls in the United States.

Asia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Asia

Asia belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Asia first appears in Social Security records in 1945. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #195 in 1997, and in 2024 120 babies received the name — 32,404 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Asia in US records

First recorded (US)
1945
Best US rank
#195 in 1997
Peak year
1997
Babies named Asia in 2024
120
Total since 1880
32,404

Asia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#537 in 2008
Babies named Asia in 2025
13
Total since 1996
1,109

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Asia mean?

The meaning of Asia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Asia a boy or girl name?

Asia is a girl name. In 2024, 120 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Asia?

Asia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Asia?

Asia first appears in US records in 1945. Its best-ever ranking was #195 in 1997, and 120 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].