Asma
Every Asma since 1971 — 2,747 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Asma
Asma is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,612 in 2025 with 129 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 2,747 American babies have been named Asma. Its peak came in 2025, when 129 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Asma stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Asma year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 129 | #1,612 |
| 2024 | 111 | #1,810 |
| 2023 | 113 | #1,793 |
| 2022 | 104 | #1,920 |
| 2021 | 73 | #2,444 |
| 2020 | 76 | #2,321 |
| 2019 | 87 | #2,141 |
| 2018 | 94 | #2,060 |
| 2017 | 106 | #1,904 |
| 2016 | 105 | #1,909 |
| 2015 | 93 | #2,091 |
| 2014 | 78 | #2,356 |
| 2013 | 69 | #2,572 |
| 2012 | 64 | #2,737 |
| 2011 | 65 | #2,698 |
| 2010 | 63 | #2,784 |
| 2009 | 64 | #2,786 |
| 2008 | 42 | #3,787 |
| 2007 | 64 | #2,826 |
| 2006 | 55 | #3,058 |
| 2005 | 63 | #2,675 |
| 2004 | 65 | #2,560 |
| 2003 | 51 | #2,958 |
| 2002 | 55 | #2,751 |
| 2001 | 52 | #2,813 |
| 2000 | 63 | #2,429 |
| 1995 | 41 | #2,881 |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,718 |
| 1985 | 35 | #2,709 |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,005 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,174 |
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Famous people named Asma
- Asma al-Assad Politician · b. 1975
- Asma Jahangir Politician · 1952–2018
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Asma in 2025?
Asma ranked #1,612 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 129 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Asma?
2,747 babies have been named Asma in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Asma most popular?
Asma peaked in 2025, when 129 newborns received the name.
Is Asma a boy or girl name?
Asma is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Asma rising or falling?
Asma is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Asma?
Well-known people named Asma include Asma al-Assad (politician), Asma Jahangir (politician).