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At a Glance: Name: Asa – Meaning: healer – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AY-suh
Asa (AY-suh) is a vintage boy's name of Hebrew origin that means "healer." It has an old-fashioned feel with a short, soft sound, and it's easy to say and spell.
Meaning & Origin of Asa
Meaning: Healer.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Asa
Phonetic: AY-suh IPA: /ˈeɪsə/
Popularity of Asa
Asa ranked #178 in 1881, when 65 boys were given the name, and it stood at #474 in 2024 with 645 boys. So it's less high on the list than in its peak year, but far more boys receive it today.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Asa mean?
Healer. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Asa)
How do you pronounce Asa?
Asa is pronounced AY-suh (IPA: /ˈeɪsə/).
Is Asa a popular name right now?
Asa peaked at #178 in 1881 and is ranked #474 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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