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Asma
GirlArabic· “sublime, eminent”
- Meaning
- sublime, eminent
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- AHS-muh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,612
- US babies 2025
- 129
- Best rank
- #1,612 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Asma
Asma is an Arabic name that is usually said to mean “sublime, eminent”.
Asma is an Arabic name usually explained as "sublime" or "eminent," from a root connected with height and loftiness. It is often associated with Asma bint Abi Bakr, a respected early Muslim woman and the daughter of the first caliph, which has kept the name in steady use across the Muslim world. It appears in South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Muslim communities in the US. In English it is usually said AHS-muh. The name is short, traditional and unfussy, and it does not need a nickname.
Popularity over time
Asma first appears in US Social Security records in 1971. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,612, and its highest count, 129 babies. Use has grown 39% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #4,005 in 1980, #2,429 in 2000, #2,784 in 2010, and #1,612 in 2025. Of the 2,747 US girls named Asma since records began, 30% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 606 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Lainee, Serene, Zamora, Nailea, and Hadassa.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Asma ranked highest in Minnesota, Washington, and Virginia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | #264 | 21 |
| Washington | #825 | 7 |
| Virginia | #953 | 7 |
| Michigan | #973 | 7 |
| New York | #1035 | 14 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Asma is usually pronounced AHS-muh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with A and ends in “-ma”.
Middle names for Asma
A few middle names that flow with Asma: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Asma
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asma mean?
Asma is an Arabic name that is usually said to mean “sublime, eminent”.
What is the origin of the name Asma?
Asma has Arabic roots. Asma is an Arabic name usually explained as "sublime" or "eminent," from a root connected with height and loftiness.
Is Asma a popular name?
Not especially. Asma ranked #1,612 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Asma a boy or girl name?
Asma is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Asma?
Asma is usually pronounced AHS-muh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings