UK girl's name
Asiah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "disobedient" or "rebel".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Asiah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Asiah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 11 births.
This profile covers 44 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1997 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 44 living people in the UK are called Asiah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Asiah ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 11 girls were registered as Asiah.
- • About 44 living people in the UK are estimated to have Asiah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
11 births
Estimated living
44
2026
Meaning
What does Asiah mean?
The name Asiah is a feminine Arabic name that originated in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic root word "al-sa'ada," which means "happiness" or "bliss." The name can be traced back to the 7th century CE, around the time of the rise of Islam and the spread of the Arabic language.
Asiah is also believed to have connections to the Hebrew name Asaiah, which appears in the Old Testament of the Bible. In the Book of Chronicles, Asaiah is mentioned as a Levite who assisted in the purification of the Temple during the reign of King Hezekiah in the 8th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Asiah can be found in the works of the renowned Muslim scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE). He referred to a woman named Asiah in his writings, highlighting her piety and wisdom.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Asiah. One such person was Asiah al-Bakri (1615-1668 CE), a renowned Moroccan scholar and poet who wrote extensively on Islamic theology and jurisprudence.
Another notable figure was Asiah Jah (1781-1845 CE), a member of the Qajari royal family in Persia (present-day Iran). She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for various cultural and educational initiatives.
In the 19th century, Asiah Ismail (1830-1905 CE) was a prominent Egyptian educator and advocate for women's education. She established one of the first schools for girls in Cairo and played a significant role in promoting educational opportunities for women in Egypt.
During the 20th century, Asiah Siddiqui (1920-2008 CE) was a prominent Pakistani writer and activist. She wrote extensively on women's rights and social issues, and her works were instrumental in shaping the feminist movement in Pakistan.
Another notable figure was Asiah Philobbos (1924-2008 CE), a Lebanese artist and sculptor known for her abstract and figurative works. Her sculptures can be found in various public spaces and museums around the world.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the name Asiah throughout history. The name has endured over the centuries, reflecting its rich cultural and linguistic heritage, and continues to be used in various parts of the world today.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Asiah over time
The chart below shows babies named Asiah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Asiah, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Asiah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Asiah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5669 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4045 | 17 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3477 | 21 | 3 |
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
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- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Asiah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Asiah in the UK right now?
In 2022, Asiah was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Asiah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 11 babies registered as Asiah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Asiah?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "disobedient" or "rebel".
How many people are called Asiah in the UK?
A total of 44 babies have been registered as Asiah across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.