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Asma

Girl

Origin of the name

Asma comes from the Arabic name Asma, borne by Asma, daughter of Abu Bakr, one of the early followers of Islam.

Rising name

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In 2025, Asma reached its peak: 129 girls, 1 baby in 25,699. The momentum is recent: births are up 27% over the last five years, compared with the decade before. Latest ranking, 2025: No. 1611.
2,747births since 1880
2020sgeneration
No. 1611rank at its peak, in 2025

Where babies named Asma are born

2025

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The darker the blue, the more common Asma is in the state, compared with its births. White: no births published that year.

Where it is most popular

Compared with the national average, Asma is most common in Minnesota (8.9 times), New York (4.2) and California (1.4), taking into account all births in each state since 1910.

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