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UK girl's name

Asiye

A feminine Turkish name of Arabic origin meaning "rebellious" or "defiant".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Asiye is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Asiye popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.

This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2011 to 2024. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Asiye. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Asiye ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Asiye.
  • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Asiye as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5891

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2011

3 births

Estimated living

9

2026

Meaning

What does Asiye mean?

The name Asiye is a feminine name of Turkish origin, derived from the Arabic root word 'ā'isha, which means "living" or "alive." It is a variant spelling of the name Ayse, which is also a popular name in Turkey.

The name Asiye has been in use since ancient times, and its earliest known recorded use dates back to the 7th century CE. It is believed to have been popularized by Aisha, the third and youngest wife of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Aisha was a prominent figure in Islamic history and is revered for her knowledge, wisdom, and contributions to the faith.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Asiye was Asiye Hatun, a prominent Ottoman princess and the daughter of Sultan Mehmed II, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1444 to 1446 and 1451 to 1481. Asiye Hatun was born in the late 15th century and played a significant role in the cultural and literary life of the Ottoman court.

Another notable historical figure with the name Asiye was Asiye Sultan, an Ottoman princess and the daughter of Sultan Murad III, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1574 to 1595. Asiye Sultan was born in 1577 and is known for her philanthropic efforts and patronage of the arts.

In the 19th century, Asiye Hamm was a renowned Turkish poet and writer who contributed significantly to the development of Turkish literature. She was born in 1849 and wrote poetry and novels that explored themes of love, spirituality, and the role of women in society.

More recently, Asiye Nadir was a Turkish novelist and playwright who lived from 1904 to 1986. She was a prominent figure in the Turkish literary scene and wrote several novels and plays that explored social and political issues in Turkey.

The name Asiye has also been used in various literary works and historical texts, further solidifying its cultural significance. However, it is important to note that the name's popularity and usage have varied across different regions and time periods, reflecting the diverse cultures and linguistic influences that have shaped its history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Asiye over time

The chart below shows babies named Asiye registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Asiye, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Asiye
01223201120172024

Decades

Asiye by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Asiye 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 #5891 3 1
2010s #5764 6 2

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FAQ

Asiye: questions and answers

How popular is the name Asiye in the UK right now?

In 2024, Asiye was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Asiye most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Asiye in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Asiye?

A feminine Turkish name of Arabic origin meaning "rebellious" or "defiant".

How many people are called Asiye in the UK?

A total of 9 babies have been registered as Asiye across the 3 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.