Asli

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Pronounced AHSS-luh /ˈɑs.lɯ/Medium

Meaning: From Turkish aslı, 'genuine, authentic, real, original, pure'Medium

In 30 seconds: Genuine and real: Asli is Turkish for 'genuine, authentic, true'. Crisp, soft, and warm (said 'AHSS-luh').

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Origin MediumTurkish

MeaningFrom Turkish aslı, 'genuine, authentic, real, original, pure'

U.S. rank (2025)#5579 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 412

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Asli comes from Turkish aslı, 'genuine, authentic, real, original, pure' — also the name of Aslı, the heroine of the cherished Turkish folk romance Kerem and Aslı. A crisp, soft, meaningful name across Turkey (said 'AHSS-luh', the dotless-ı a soft back vowel).

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, genuine-and-real at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Aslı means 'genuine, authentic, real, original, pure' in Turkish — the beloved heroine of the classic romance Kerem and Aslı — a crisp, soft name (said 'AHSS-luh', the final vowel a soft 'uh').

Overall data confidence 70%

Turkish references — aslı — etymology

Variations

AslıAsly

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asli mean?

Asli is Turkish for 'genuine, authentic, real, original'.

How do you pronounce Asli?

It's said AHSS-luh /ˈɑs.lɯ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Asli a boy or girl name?

Asli is a girl's name.

How popular is Asli?

Asli is a rare name in the U.S.