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Ashiyah

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Pronounced ah-SEE-yah /ɑˈsiː.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling of Asiya, the name of the wife of Pharaoh who, in Islamic tradition, protected the infant Moses and held to her faith. She is named in hadith among the greatest women. The root is often connected to Arabic senses of consoling or tending.Low

In 30 seconds: An honoured name: Ashiyah respells Asiya, the wife of Pharaoh remembered in Islam for her faith (said 'ah-SEE-yah').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA modern spelling of Asiya, the name of the wife of Pharaoh who, in Islamic tradition, protected the infant Moses and held to her faith. She is named in hadith among the greatest women. The root is often connected to Arabic senses of consoling or tending.
U.S. rank (2023)#11290 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 202

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200720022023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ashiyah is a modern spelling of Asiya. In Islamic tradition Asiya bint Muzahim was the wife of Pharaoh who drew the infant Moses from the water and raised him, and who is remembered in hadith among the greatest women of all time. The name is often linked to Arabic roots for consoling or tending, though references differ, which we note (said 'ah-SEE-yah').

In the U.S. it appears only in very small numbers in this spelling. Rare here, deeply respected in Muslim communities.

Did you know? Asiya, the wife of Pharaoh, is honoured in Islam as one of the greatest women - she is remembered for raising the infant Moses and for holding to her faith at great cost.
Overall data confidence 45%
References - Ashiyah — Asiya spelling variant; Asiya bint Muzahim in Islamic tradition

Variations

AsiyaAsiyahAasiyah

Nicknames

AsiaShiaAya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ashiyah mean?

Ashiyah respells Asiya, honoured in Islam as the wife of Pharaoh who protected Moses and kept her faith.

How do you pronounce Ashiyah?

It's said ah-SEE-yah /ɑˈsiː.jɑ/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ashiyah a boy or girl name?

Ashiyah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ashiyah?

Ashiyah is extremely rare in the U.S.

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