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Asir

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Pronounced ah-SEER /Ι‘Λˆsir/High

Meaning: From Arabic asir, 'captivating, one who takes captive (the heart)'; also a place-name (Asir region)Medium

In 30 seconds: One who captures the heart: Asir is Arabic for 'captivating' β€” the charmer who takes you captive. Smooth, alluring, and also the name of a green Arabian highland region.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic asir, 'captivating, one who takes captive (the heart)'; also a place-name (Asir region)
U.S. rank (2025)#4721 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 391

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201920032025

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

Asir comes from Arabic asir, 'captivating, one who takes captive', especially of the heart β€” a charmer. It is also a place-name, the Asir highlands of southwestern Arabia. A smooth, alluring given name across the Arab world.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Muslim families. Rare, captivating at the root, and smooth.

Did you know? Asir is also the name of a lush, mountainous region of southwestern Saudi Arabia β€” green and misty, unlike the desert β€” so the name carries a hint of highland beauty.
Overall data confidence 72%
Arabic references β€” Asir β€” etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asir mean?

Asir is Arabic for 'captivating, one who takes the heart captive'; it's also an Arabian place-name.

How do you pronounce Asir?

It's said ah-SEER /Ι‘Λˆsir/ β€” two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Asir a boy or girl name?

Asir is a boy's name.

How popular is Asir?

Asir is a rare name in the U.S.

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