UK girl's name
Asli
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "original" or "genuine".
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.
Asli is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Asli popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 9 births.
This profile covers 136 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1996 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 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 135 living people in the UK are called Asli. 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
- • Asli ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 9 girls were registered as Asli.
- • About 135 living people in the UK are estimated to have Asli as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2018
9 births
Estimated living
135
2026
Meaning
What does Asli mean?
The name Asli has its origins in the Turkish language and culture. It is derived from the Old Turkish word 'asil', which means 'noble' or 'aristocratic'. The name is believed to have been in use since the 11th century, during the reign of the Seljuk Empire in Anatolia.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Asli can be found in the 13th-century Persian epic poem, Shahnameh, written by Ferdowsi. In the poem, Asli is mentioned as the name of a beautiful princess. This suggests that the name was already popular among the nobility and upper classes of the region during that time.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Asli. One of the earliest known was Asli Hatun (1241-1292), a renowned poet and calligrapher from the Anatolian Seljuk Sultanate. Her works were highly praised for their beauty and elegance, and she is considered one of the first female poets in Turkish literature.
Another famous Asli was Asli Çavuşoğlu (1887-1964), a Turkish feminist and women's rights activist. She played a crucial role in the struggle for women's suffrage in Turkey and was one of the first female members of the Turkish parliament.
In the realm of literature, Asli Erdoğan (born 1967) is a widely acclaimed Turkish novelist, columnist, and human rights activist. Her novels, including "The Stone Building and Other Places" and "The City in Crimson Cloak", have been translated into multiple languages and have won several prestigious awards.
Asli Inandik (1913-1964) was a pioneering Turkish actress and theater director who made significant contributions to the development of modern Turkish theater. She is particularly remembered for her roles in plays by renowned playwrights such as Anton Chekhov and Henrik Ibsen.
Asli Bayram (born 1984) is a contemporary Turkish singer and songwriter who has gained international recognition for her unique blend of traditional Turkish music with modern influences. She has released several successful albums and has performed at various prestigious venues around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Asli over time
The chart below shows babies named Asli registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Asli, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Asli by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Asli 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 | #4513 | 22 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3269 | 64 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3365 | 38 | 7 |
| 1990s | #3242 | 12 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Asli
- Amelia 94,830
- 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
Asli: questions and answers
How popular is the name Asli in the UK right now?
In 2024, Asli was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Asli most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 9 babies registered as Asli in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Asli?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "original" or "genuine".
How many people are called Asli in the UK?
A total of 136 babies have been registered as Asli across the 24 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.