Asia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Asia' has its origins in ancient Greek, linked to the concept of rising or shining, particularly in reference to the east. It has evolved through various languages and has come to represent the diverse continent known today. The name is not associated with biblical texts. It gained popularity during the Renaissance as exploration increased. Today, 'Asia' is recognized for its rich cultural heritage and economic significance, with notable figures such as Asia Argento and Asia Kate Dillon.
The name Asia is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Asia has been falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Asia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7360th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5794th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11654th out of 24088 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7580th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1519th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 349th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 297th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1164th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Asia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Asia"
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪʒə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name 'Asia' is derived from the ancient Greek word 'Ασία' (Asia), which is thought to be linked to the Akkadian word 'asu,' meaning 'to rise' or 'to shine,' possibly referring to the dawn or the east.
Meaning
The name signifies the eastern continent and is often associated with the dawn or the rising sun.
Language Evolution
Ασία (Ancient Greek), Asia (Latin), Asia (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name 'Asia' became popular in the Western world during the Renaissance period as Europeans began to explore and map the continent.
Variants & Derivatives
Asya, Azia
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary society, 'Asia' is often viewed as a symbol of cultural diversity, economic growth, and rapid development.
Famous People
Asia Argento, Asia Kate Dillon
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Asia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Asia"
"Asia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7360th of 10718 | 23 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5794th of 16616 | 112 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11654th of 24088 | 61 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8681st of 9204 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7580th of 12526 | 40 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1519th of 19264 | 1,063 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 349th of 27321 | 11,731 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 297th of 35406 | 17,021 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1164th of 30306 | 2,543 |
Regional Popularity of "Asia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
54.91% 2852nd/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Asia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
55.02% 1616th/2937 |
26.33% 917th/3483 |
49.03% 1725th/3518 |
34.67% 1402nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
8.25% 304th/3685 |
6.59% 295th/4475 |
6.26% 325th/5194 |
8.98% 567th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
6.77% 310th/4582 |
7.51% 388th/5164 |
2.78% 203rd/7313 |
6.97% 520th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
33.03% 1316th/3984 |
32.65% 1465th/4487 |
12.96% 884th/6822 |
30.48% 1913th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Asia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Asia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.